The Italian side is looking for its third straight title after having won the previous two titles of the tournament, which is also known as the Women\u2019s World Cup of Tennis. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jasmine Paolini, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, will headline the Italian squad that also features veteran Sara Errani, with whom Paolini won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the doubles event. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The squad also features the likes of Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Lucia Bronzetti and Tyra Grant, with Tathiana Garbin the captain. Meanwhile, the eight-team tournament also presents some other strong players. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, Grand Slam winners Linda Noskova and Elena Rybakina, and top 20 stars in the world, including Karolina Muchova, Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
China will feature the likes of Zheng Qinwen, Wang Xiyu, Zhang Shuai, Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu, with Zheng Jie the skipper. Elina Svitolina will be leading Ukraine's charge, with Marta Kostyuk also present. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Britain, Katie Boulter leads the charge, while Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova will look to pose the challenge from Czechia. Current World No.2 Elena Rybakina will lead Kazakhstan's challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Here are the squads and schedule for the tournament:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ITALY<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jasmine Paolini<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elisabetta Cocciaretto<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lucia Bronzetti<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sara Errani<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tyra Grant<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Tathiana Garbin<\/p>\r\n\r\n
CHINA<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zheng Qinwen<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wang Xiyu<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zhang Shuai<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Guo Hanyu<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jiang Xinyu<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Zheng Jie<\/p>\r\n\r\n
UKRAINE<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elina Svitolina<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marta Kostyuk<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Oleksandra Oliynykova<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dayana Yastremska<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lyudmyla Kichenok<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Illya Marchenko<\/p>\r\n\r\n
BELGIUM<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hanne Vandewinkel<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jeline Vandromme<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Greet Minnen<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Magali Kempen<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Wim Fissette<\/p>\r\n\r\n
KAZAKHSTAN<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elena Rybakina<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Yulia Putintseva<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anna Danilina<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zhibek Kulambayeva<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sonja Zhiyenbayeva<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Yuriy Schukin<\/p>\r\n\r\n
SPAIN<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cristina Bucsa \u2013 added after the deadline on August 20<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kaitlin Quevedo<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marina Bassols Ribera<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sara Sorribes Tormo<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Carla Suarez Navarro<\/p>\r\n\r\n
CZECHIA<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Linda Noskova<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Karolina Muchova<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marie Bouzkova<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Katerina Siniakova<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Barbora Strycova<\/p>\r\n\r\n
GREAT BRITAIN<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Katie Boulter<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Harriet Dart<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mika Stojsavljevic<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jodie Burrage<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain: Anne Keothavong<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Schedule for the tournament (Timings in IST)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tuesday 22 September<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Czechia v Great Britain (2:30 PM) \u2013 Quarter-final 1<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wednesday 23 September<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Spain v Kazakhstan (2:30 PM) \u2013 Quarter-final 2<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thursday 24 September<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ukraine v Belgium (7:30 PM) \u2013 Quarter-final 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n
China v Italy (not before 2:30) \u2013 Quarter-final 4<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Friday 25 September<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Semi-final 1 (2:30 PM) \u2013 Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 2<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saturday 26 September<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Semi-final 2 (2:30 PM) \u2013 Winner Quarter-final 3 v Winner Quarter-final 4<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sunday 27 September<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Semi-final 2 (2:30 PM) \u2013 Winner Quarter-final 3 v Winner Quarter-final 4<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fans in India can watch the tournament on the Veto OTT platform.<\/p>\r\n\r\n