Billie Jean King Cup: Super Samsonova powers Russia past U.S. into final
3 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Super Samsonova powers Russia past U.S. into final

The Hindu  

Liudmila Samsonova won her singles rubber before returning with Veronika Kudermetova in the deciding doubles to help Russia beat the United States in a thrilling tie on Friday and reach the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time since 2015. With American great Billie Jean King watching from the stands, Samsonova and Kudermetova defeated the American pair of Shelby Rogers and CoCo Vandeweghe 6-3 6-3 before breaking into joyous celebrations with their team mates on court. Making her Billie Jean King Cup singles debut, Samsonova, however, found her range with powerful groundstrokes to rally to victory. "It's an unbelievable feeling to win my first match in the Billie Jean King Cup," Samsonova said.

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Billie Jean King Cup: Brilliant Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to fifth title
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Brilliant Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to fifth title

The Hindu  

Jasmine Paolini put on a tennis masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 in the second singles rubber to wrap up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in the final on Wednesday. A year after Italy suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Canada in the decider and over a decade …

Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to Billie Jean King Cup success in victory over Slovakia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to Billie Jean King Cup success in victory over Slovakia

The Independent  

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Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition. “Jasmine raised her level really high this year.. She’s an example for …

Italy wins Billie Jean King Cup, crowning Jasmine Paolini’s incredible year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy wins Billie Jean King Cup, crowning Jasmine Paolini’s incredible year

New York Times  

MALAGA, Spain — Aryna Sabalenka ends the year as women’s world No. 4 and an Olympic gold medal in women’s doubles with compatriot Sara Errani, Paolini is a Billie Jean King Cup champion. “Impossible,” Paolini said when asked what she would have thought of a season like this a year ago, having just lost the Billie Jean King Cup final …

Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Slovakia stuns Britain to reach BJK Cup final
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Slovakia stuns Britain to reach BJK Cup final

The Hindu  

Outsiders Slovakia reached the Billie Jean King Cup final as doubles pairing Tereza Mihalikova and Viktoria Hruncakova completed a stunning comeback victory in Malaga on Tuesday. Emma Raducanu had given Britain the lead by beating Hruncakova in the opening singles but Rebecca Sramkova hit back for the Slovaks by upsetting Katie Boulter in three sets. It is the first time …

Slovakia beats Britain 2-1 to set up final against Italy in Billie Jean King Cup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slovakia beats Britain 2-1 to set up final against Italy in Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Slovakia rallied to beat Britain 2-1 and reach its first Billie Jean King Cup final in more than two decades on Tuesday. Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova defeated Olivia Nicholls and Heather Watson 6-2, 6-2 in the decisive doubles match, putting Slovakia back in the final for the first time since 2002 to face last year’s runner-up …

Billie Jean King Cup LIVE: Great Britain lose doubles decider against Slovakia in semi-final
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Billie Jean King Cup LIVE: Great Britain lose doubles decider against Slovakia in semi-final

The Independent  

✕ Close Emma Raducanu can 'beat almost anyone' if she stays fit Great Britain were knocked out of the Billie Jean King Cup at the semi-final stage by a resilient Slovakia who came from a point down to triumph in Malaga and set up a clash with Italy in the final. In the second singles match Katie Boulter looked to …

Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup final hopes hit after Katie Boulter defeat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup final hopes hit after Katie Boulter defeat

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Italy beats Swiatek’s Poland 2-1 in a thriller to reach Billie Jean King Cup final
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy beats Swiatek’s Poland 2-1 in a thriller to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

The Hindu  

Italian Olympic gold medalists Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Katarzyna Kawa and Iga Swiatek to secure a hard-fought, thrilling 2-1 victory over Poland on Monday and send Italy into the Billie Jean King Cup final for the second consecutive year. Lucia Bronzetti put the Italians ahead with a 6-4, 7-6 singles win over Magda Linette but an imperious Swiatek …

Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia

The Hindu  

Britain dispatched defending champion Canada 2-0 to advance to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals on Sunday following straight-sets singles wins from Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter. READ | Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semifinals with win over Japan “I know how tough she is to beat, I know what a fighter she is. Fernandez had won 16 …

Australia out of Billie Jean King Cup after quarterfinal defeat to Slovakia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia out of Billie Jean King Cup after quarterfinal defeat to Slovakia

ABC  

Australia have crashed out of the Billie Jean King Cup with a painful quarterfinal loss to Slovakia in Malaga. An inspired Viktória Hrunčáková defied her lowly ranking to defeat Kim Birrell in a tense three-setter before in-form Rebecca Šramková sealed victory with a confident win over injured veteran Ajla Tomljanović. Birrell, though, was also riding high after making last month's …

Slovakia reaches Billie Jean King Cup semis after eliminating Australia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slovakia reaches Billie Jean King Cup semis after eliminating Australia

The Hindu  

Slovakia knocked out Australia to move into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2002 after singles victories by Viktoria Hruncakova and Rebecca Sramkova gave the it an unassailable 2-0 lead on Sunday. Hruncakova overcame Kimberly Birrell with a hardfought 7-5 6-7 6-3 win in a match lasting two hours and 30 minutes. World number 43 …

Slovakia reach Billie Jean King Cup 2024 semi-final after knocking out Australia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slovakia reach Billie Jean King Cup 2024 semi-final after knocking out Australia

India Today  

Slovakia advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2002 after defeating Australia with an unbeatable 2-0 lead on Sunday. Slovakia are into the semi-finals 🇸🇰🇸🇰 They make it through to the final 4 for the first time since 2013!#BJKCup pic.twitter.com/oS54iLfvBA — Billie Jean King Cup November 17, 2024 However, world number two Iga SwiÄ …

Elina Svitolina brings Ukraine’s tennis team to Texas for ‘home’ matches in the Billie Jean King Cup
4 months ago

Elina Svitolina brings Ukraine’s tennis team to Texas for ‘home’ matches in the Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

Elina Svitolina is a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist who’s been ranked as high as No. 3 in the world, so she would love to be able to represent Ukraine this weekend in its Billie Jean King Cup playoff matches against Austria in McKinney, Texas, about 35 miles north of Dallas. Svitolina is sidelined while recovering from ankle surgery — she …

Japan, Slovakia seal place in quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals
4 months ago

Japan, Slovakia seal place in quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The Hindu  

Japan and Slovakia produced stunning comebacks to beat Romania and the United States 2-1, respectively, and reach the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday. Townsend gave the U.S. the lead with a 7-5 6-4 win over 17-year-old Renata Jamrichova but Rebecca Sramkova leveled the tie with a gutsy 6-2 7-5 win over Danielle Collins, leaving it in …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Poland hoping Iga Swiatek can inspire ‘revenge’ against Spain
4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Poland hoping Iga Swiatek can inspire ‘revenge’ against Spain

The Hindu  

Poland heads into its first-round clash with host Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals buoyed by the presence of Iga Swiatek and dreaming of a first-ever title in the team event. Her WTA Finals title defence ended in the group stage last week despite winning two of her three round-robin matches and she arrives in Malaga relatively fresh …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals squads: Iga Swiatek will represent Poland, no Coco Gauff for U.S.
4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals squads: Iga Swiatek will represent Poland, no Coco Gauff for U.S.

New York Times  

2 Iga Swiatek will join Poland’s squad for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after initially planning to miss the event, which will take place from November 13 – 20 in Malaga, Spain. Billie Jean King Cup Finals schedule Canada vs. Bye Germany vs. Great Britain — November 15 2024, evening Australia vs. Bye Slovakia vs. USA — November 14 …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals to begin with added attention given to victims of floods in Spain
4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals to begin with added attention given to victims of floods in Spain

The Hindu  

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will begin in Malaga this week in a closer partnership with the Davis Cup and with some added attention given to the victims of the deadly floods that recently devastated eastern Spain. Spain takes on Iga Swiatek’s Poland on the competition’s first day on Tuesday, led by Badosa not long after the former second-ranked …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals to begin with added attention given to victims of deadly floods in Spain
4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals to begin with added attention given to victims of deadly floods in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will begin in Malaga this week in a closer partnership with the Davis Cup and with some added attention given to the victims of the deadly floods that recently devastated eastern Spain. Spain takes on Iga Swiatek’s Poland on the competition’s first day on Tuesday, led by Badosa not long after the …

Billie Jean King Cup finals moved to Malaga from Seville
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Billie Jean King Cup finals moved to Malaga from Seville

The Hindu  

The Billie Jean King Cup finals in November have been switched from Seville to Malaga, organisers the International Tennis Federation said on Wednesday, causing an overlap with the Davis Cup which will be held at the same venue. The tournament will kick off at the Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga, Spain on November 13 and end on November 20, with …

Great Britain learn Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final draw as opponent revealed
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Great Britain learn Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final draw as opponent revealed

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Billie Jean King Cup | Indian women beat Korea, one step away from qualification
11 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup | Indian women beat Korea, one step away from qualification

The Hindu  

The Indian team continued with its strong performance and beat Korea 2-1 in the penultimate league match of the Asia-Oceania group-1 Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament on the clay courts of Changsha, China, on Friday. India had won a thriller doubles against Taiwan on Thursday, surviving three match points, to keep its hopes alive of qualifying to the …

Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup

Associated Press  

SEVILLE, Spain — Canada gave another display of its depth in world tennis by winning the Billie Jean King Cup on Sunday, a year after its men’s team won the Davis Cup. Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic won their singles matches as Canada beat Italy 2-0 to claim its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup. “It’s been an incredible week and …

Billie Jean King Cup: Canada beat Czech Republic to reach first final, will face Italy
1 year, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Canada beat Czech Republic to reach first final, will face Italy

Firstpost  

Canada, who were competing in the semi-finals for the first time in 35 years, knocked out the fancied Czechs, who have won the competition 11 times – behind only record 18-time winners the United States. Canada reached the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time in their history with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic on …

Czech Republic, Slovenia seal places in Billie Jean King Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Czech Republic, Slovenia seal places in Billie Jean King Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

The Czech Republic won a heavyweight clash against the United States with a deciding doubles victory sending it through to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals in Seville on Friday. But Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, who did not play in the Czechs’ win against defending champion Switzerland, levelled things up by crushing Sofia Kenin 6-1, 6-1. “A deciding doubles is …

Billie Jean King Cup: US tops defending champion Switzerland; Canada advances
1 year, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: US tops defending champion Switzerland; Canada advances

The Hindu  

The United States began its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a win over defending champion Switzerland on Thursday, setting up a decisive tie against the Czech Republic for a spot in the semifinals. Collins defeated teenager Celine Naef 7-6, 6-1 for her sixth win in seven Billie Jean King Cup matches. “I definitely feel I deserve …

Billie Jean King Cup: Italy reaches semifinals, Australia stays alive
1 year, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Italy reaches semifinals, Australia stays alive

The Hindu  

Italy became the first nation through to the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup as Jasmine Paolini gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead against Germany on Thursday in Group D. Last year’s runners-up Australia kept alive its hopes as it edged Kazakhstan 2-1 in a must-win clash in Group B. Italy dispatched France on Wednesday and followed up strongly …

Lindsay Davenport will be the next US captain for the Billie Jean King Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Lindsay Davenport will be the next US captain for the Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

As Lindsay Davenport gets set to take over as the U.S. captain for Billie Jean King Cup, she thinks back to what she called “the most amazing” of her three championships as a player in the team competition. It was pretty awesome to be there and be a part of it.” Now Davenport, a member of the International Tennis Hall …

Seville to host next two editions of Billie Jean King Cup Finals, confirms ITF
1 year, 10 months ago

Seville to host next two editions of Billie Jean King Cup Finals, confirms ITF

Firstpost  

It will be the sixth time but first since 2008 that Spain has hosted to the final of the competition formerly known as the Fed Cup which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Paris: Seville will host the next two editions of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, the International Tennis Federation announced on Wednesday. “The International Tennis Federation has …

Billie Jean King Cup: Kazakhstan through to finals, France ease past Britain
1 year, 11 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Kazakhstan through to finals, France ease past Britain

The Hindu  

Kazakhstan advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup finals for the second time after defeating Poland 3-1 in its qualifier on Saturday, while France brushed aside last year’s semifinalists Britain. Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina had helped Kazakhstan build a 2-0 lead on Friday and the world number seven had no trouble dispatching Magda Linette 6-4 6-2 to give her side …

Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers
1 year, 11 months ago

Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers

The Hindu  

Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova comfortably won their opening matches to help Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic take 2-0 leads in their Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers on Friday. The reigning Wimbledon champion fired nine aces and won three out of six breakpoints in her 6-3 6-4 victory over Weronika Falkowska to put Kazakhstan in full control …

Billie Jean King Cup: Switzerland beat Australia to clinch title
2 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Switzerland beat Australia to clinch title

Firstpost  

Two months after Federer, one of the greatest players in the history of the game, bid a tearful farewell to tennis in London, his compatriots Belinda Bencic and Jil Teichmann both enjoyed singles victories as Switzerland inflicted more misery on Australia. Glasgow: Switzerland gave tennis fans in the country still mourning the retirement of Roger Federer something to celebrate as …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Australia defeat hosts Great Britain to reach summit clash for the 19th time
2 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Australia defeat hosts Great Britain to reach summit clash for the 19th time

Firstpost  

Storm Sanders and Samantha Stosur won the decisive doubles clash for Australia to send them to the final, where they face 2021 runners-up Switzerland. Glasgow: Australia reached the final of the biggest team event in women’s tennis for the 19th time after winning the decisive doubles on a match tiebreaker to beat host nation Britain 2-1 in a thriller at …

Billie Jean King Cup: Czechs oust US and join Switzerland in semifinals
2 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Czechs oust US and join Switzerland in semifinals

The Hindu  

The unheralded Czech Republic upset the United States to reach the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time time in four years on Friday. In her second minor comeback tournament last week in England, she won the singles and doubles and carried the form to Glasgow. Switzerland, the 2021 runner-up, took an unassailable lead over Canada after Viktorija …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Great Britain to face Australia in semis after shock 3-0 victory over Spain
2 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Great Britain to face Australia in semis after shock 3-0 victory over Spain

Firstpost  

Britain, who have never won the tournament and last reached the semi-finals in 1981, defied the odds thanks to Heather Watson and Harriet Dart in the singles and Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls in the doubles. Glasgow: Great Britain will face Australia in their first appearance in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for 41 years after a shock 3-0 …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Switzerland crush Italy, Spain beat Kazakhstan
2 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Switzerland crush Italy, Spain beat Kazakhstan

Firstpost  

Switzerland sit top of Group A as they bid to go one step further than 12 months ago when they lost the final against Russia. Glasgow: Switzerland powered to a clean sweep against Italy as last year’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals runners-up started their campaign with a 3-0 victory in Glasgow on Wednesday. Jil Teichmann put Switzerland ahead by …

Billie Jean King gets, disagrees with, Iga Swiatek's choice to skip BJK Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King gets, disagrees with, Iga Swiatek's choice to skip BJK Cup

Firstpost  

The other 10 countries in the BJK Cup Finals are Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Slovakia and Switzerland. Fort Worth, Texas: Billie Jean King gets why No 1-ranked Iga Swiatek decided to skip the Billie Jean King Cup Finals because they are right after — and half a world away from — the WTA Finals. “We’ll …

Iga Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals
2 years, 10 months ago

Iga Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

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Billie Jean King Cup: India finishes third, remains in Asia-Oceania Group I
2 years, 10 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: India finishes third, remains in Asia-Oceania Group I

The Hindu  

Riya Bhatia and Ankita Raina won their singles matches to help India beat Korea 2-1 and finish third in the Asia-Oceania Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament in Antalya, Turkey. Ankita ensured India’s third victory in the round-robin league, with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Kim Dabin. India had beaten Indonesia and New Zealand earlier, and thus finished third …

Billie Jean King Cup: US thwart Ukraine rally to reach finals along with Poland, Czech Republic
2 years, 10 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: US thwart Ukraine rally to reach finals along with Poland, Czech Republic

Firstpost  

The US were the last to clinch their spot in the finals on a day that saw world number one Iga Swiatek of Poland crush Romania’s 324th-ranked Andreea Prisacariu 6-0, 6-0 in 45 minutes to seal victory for the hosts in Radom. Ukraine came up just short in a thrilling comeback bid on Saturday, falling 3-2 to the United States, …

US hangs on to beat Ukraine 3-2 in Billie Jean King Cup
2 years, 10 months ago

US hangs on to beat Ukraine 3-2 in Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Asia Muhammad and Jessica Pegula beat Lyudmyla Kichenok and Dayana Yastremska 7-6, 6-3 in doubles play Saturday to give the United States a 3-2 victory over Ukraine in a Billie Jean King Cup qualifier. Ukraine was hoping to become only the eighth country in Billie Jean King Cup history to recover from a 2-0 deficit and win …

Billie Jean King Cup: Wins for Rutuja Bhosale, Ankita Raina
2 years, 10 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Wins for Rutuja Bhosale, Ankita Raina

The Hindu  

Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina won their singles matches as India beat New Zealand 2-1 in the round robin league of the Asia-Oceania Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament in Antalya, Turkey. Rutuja handled a tricky tie-break in the second set to beat Valentina Ivanov in straight sets, while Ankita was more assertive in her 7-5, 6-3 victory over …

Billie Jean King Cup: Flawless Swiatek sends Poland into finals
2 years, 10 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Flawless Swiatek sends Poland into finals

The Hindu  

Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek handed Romania's Andreea Prisacariu a double bagel en route to victory in its Billie Jean King Cup qualifier on Saturday, securing a 3-0 win in the tie and a spot in November's finals for the first time. Swiatek, who put her country up 2-0 on Friday's opening day by thrashing Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-1, 6-0 …

Billie Jean King Cup: Alison Riske rewarded in marathon tiebreak; Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu shine
2 years, 11 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Alison Riske rewarded in marathon tiebreak; Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu shine

Firstpost  

Riske needed eight set points in the tiebreaker while Yastremska battled back from 5-1 down and had four set points herself before the American pulled off the epic decider in the opening rubber of the tie in Asheville, North Carolina. Alison Riske came out on top of the second-longest tiebreak in Billie Jean King Cup history on Friday, edging Dayana …

Billie Jean Cup tie begins with emotional tribute to Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

Billie Jean Cup tie begins with emotional tribute to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Thoughts of the war in Ukraine were front and centre during an emotional opening ceremony for the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier tie between the United States and Ukraine in the North Carolina mountains on Friday. With 78-year-old American great King in attendance, Ukraine-born North Carolina resident Yuliia Kashirets gave an emotional rendition of the war-torn country's national anthem. As …

Struggling Elina Svitolina Takes a Break After Battling to Represent Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

Struggling Elina Svitolina Takes a Break After Battling to Represent Ukraine

News 18  

– Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina has withdrawn from next month’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, saying she has aggravated a back injury in her determination to represent her country on the court following Russia’s invasion. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP “It’s been an extremely difficult couple of months for me, not only mentally …

Part of Ukraine-US Ticket Revenue in Billie Jean King Cup Will go to Relief Fund
2 years, 11 months ago

Part of Ukraine-US Ticket Revenue in Billie Jean King Cup Will go to Relief Fund

News 18  

A portion of ticket revenue from the Billie Jean King Cup matches between Ukraine and the United States next month will go to a relief fund to help those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Tennis Association announced on Friday that it will donate 10% of ticket revenue, and local sponsors will also make contributions. The winning country …

Australia to replace suspended Russian team in Billie Jean King Cup Finals - ITF
3 years ago

Australia to replace suspended Russian team in Billie Jean King Cup Finals - ITF

The Hindu  

Australia will replace the suspended Russian team for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, governing body International Tennis Federation said on Monday. Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles following its February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia, who were scheduled to play Australia in next month's qualifiers for the women's team event, will …

Redemption for Pavlyuchenkova as Russian lift Billie Jean King Cup
3 years, 4 months ago

Redemption for Pavlyuchenkova as Russian lift Billie Jean King Cup

The Hindu  

Six years after Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova suffered heartbreak versus the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup final in Prague, the Russian redeemed herself at the same venue with a winner's medal against Switzerland. It was the team's first final appearance since 2015 when the Russians lost 3-2 after the deciding doubles against the Czechs at the O2 Arena with …

Billie Jean King Cup: Russia beat Switzerland to win maiden event amid 'cheating' accusations
3 years, 4 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Russia beat Switzerland to win maiden event amid 'cheating' accusations

Firstpost  

Daria Kasatkina beat Jil Teichmann 6-2, 6-4 and Liudmila Samsonova overpowered Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to bring Russia its fifth title overall in the team competition previously known as the Fed Cup. Prague: Russia edged Switzerland to win the maiden Billie Jean King Cup in Prague on Saturday, but the win turned sour as the Swiss suggested …

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