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Billie Jean King Cup finals transition to eight-team event in 2025
The Billie Jean King Cup finals will transition to an eight-team event next year, from the current 12, to mirror the existing Davis Cup format, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Friday.
Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup changing formats for next year
The Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup competitions are both changing their formats next year. The International Tennis Federation announced the changes Friday, with the Billie Jean King Cup Finals transitioning from 12 teams to an eight-team event to mirror the existing Davis Cup Finals format.
2024 to host last 12-team Billie Jean King Cup before format shake-up
The prestigious tournament in women’s tennis is on the cusp of a metamorphosis as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced plans to
Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup set for major makeover next year
The Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup are set to undergo significant format changes in the coming year, as announced by the International Tennis Federation
Billie Jean King Explains How Athletes Can Win Off the Court
On The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, the tennis icon describes how more than 50 years after changing the game, she’s still all in on women’s sports.
Cal State LA unveils statue in honor of tennis legend Billie Jean King
Long Beach tennis legend — and iconic advocate for gender equality — Billie Jean King received yet another honor on Wednesday, Oct. 2, this time at Cal State Los Angeles.
Copa Davis y Copa Billie Jean King cambiarán de formato a partir del 2025
La Copa Davis y la Copa Billie Jean King cambiarán de formato el próximo año. La Federación Internacional de Tenis anunció los cambios el viernes.
Tennis-Billie Jean King Cup finals transition to eight-team event in 2025
The Billie Jean King Cup finals will transition to an eight-team event next year, from the current 12, to mirror the existing Davis Cup format, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Friday.
Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup changing tournament formats in 2025
The International Tennis Federation on Friday announced the Billie Jean King Cup Finals transitioning to eight teams from 12 next year to mirror the existing Davis Cup Finals format. The September stage of the Davis Cup will change to seven home-or-away series over two days.
Davis Cup returns to home-and-away format after player complaints
Another change to the structure of the Davis Cup has been announced with a return to home-and-away ties next September.
Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Legendary tennis player and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King became the first individual female athlete to be awarded ...
Billie Jean King Serves Another Historical First For Women With Congressional Gold Medal
Upon President Joe Biden signing the award into legislation, Billie Jean King became the first individual woman athlete to ...
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Billie Jean King makes history as the first individual female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Tennis legend Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in ...
Billie Jean King becomes first solo female athlete to win Congressional Gold Medal
King also became the sixth athlete to win both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The bill to honor King, the tennis Hall of Famer and activist, passed unanimously in the Senate and then in the House of ...
‘Athletes For Harris’: Magic Johnson, Candace Parker, Billie Jean King Among Sports Stars Campaigning For Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris' campaign has announced the launch of "Athletes For Harris," with multiple sports legends joining the cause.