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Paola Suárez Takes Over as Argentina Women’s Captain Ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Campaign

Her first moves focus on reconnecting with players to prepare for the April Americas Group I event in Ibagué.

Overview

  • The AAT introduced former doubles world No. 1 Paola Suárez at Club Náutico Hacoaj and named Mariano Hood subcaptain.
  • Suárez succeeds Mercedes Paz, who left the post after seven seasons leading the national team.
  • After the presentation, she led a training session and shared a team meal with players including Nadia Podoroska, Julia Riera and Lourdes Carlé.
  • Argentina will debut under the new staff in Ibagué, Colombia, on April 8–11 under a tie format of two singles and one doubles.
  • The top two nations advance to World Group I playoffs, while the bottom two are relegated to Americas Group II.