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If you thought we could get through a simple exhibition tennis match without the entire internet turning into a dumpster fire of hot takes and political grandstanding, you haven’t been online lately.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

College Tennis is the most Best Team Tennis

Tennis is, by nature, and individual sport. It’s just one-on-one out there (or two-on-two in doubles). It’s hard to make a team format that really works.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Has the United Cup found its place?

Established three years ago, with the fourth edition shortly to get underway, the United Cup has taken the place of the much-loved Hopman Cup amidst considerable change across the tennis landscape, at least for team competitions.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Michael Zheng: The Next College to Professional Success Story

If you don’t know the name Michael Zheng, you will by the end of 2026. The current Columbia Lion is the top-ranked college player and is coming off the singles title at the ITA National Fall Championships.

Tennis News / HITC / December 18

What Muhammed Ali used to tell Billie Jean King every time they met

Sport has the power to change lives, and many from that world have certainly striven to manage that. After all, whilst some athletes are content showing up, earning their cheques and moving on with their lives, others are acutely aware of the huge social burden upon their shoulders.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 16

Iga Swiatek reacts after winning Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award 2025

Iga Swiatek thanked her voters who were responsible for her winning the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award 2025 The Welsh Tennis star claimed that being

Tennis News / SportsInfo / December 13

Billie Jean King feels Serena Williams wouldn't come back from retirement due to this reason

Billie Jean King felt Serena Williams would not come back from retirement due to a major reason The Tennis legend felt the chances of Serena becoming the

Tennis News / HITC / December 13

Billie Jean King responds to speculation over Serena Williams’ possible return to tennis

Serena Williams may have stepped away from the game in 2022, but her presence is still felt throughout tennis. And it’s not hard to see why. Williams is often mentioned in conversations about the greatest players the sport has ever seen.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Mercedez-Benz Drives Into History With Record-Breaking WTA Sponsorship

Mercedes-Benz and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) have unveiled the largest sponsorship agreement in the 52-year history of women’s professional tennis, and one of the richest single-brand deals ever struck in women’s sports.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / November 26

Australian Open Ranking Rule is Causing Issues for WTA Players

One of the most commonly aired grievances against professional tennis is the endlessly spinning nature of the carousels that the sport is built upon - namely, the ATP and WTA Tour circuits.

Tennis News / HITC / November 25

What happened in the most watched tennis match of all-time when 90 million people tuned in

Over 50 years ago, an estimated 90 million people tuned in worldwide to watch the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match. The contest saw WTA superstar Billie Jean King and former world number one-ranked tennis player Bobby Riggs play each other under the bright lights of the Houston Astrodome in Texas.

Tennis News / HITC / November 25

The Davis Cup have already confirmed a significant change for the 2026 event

Italy will head into next year’s Davis Cup looking to secure a fourth straight title, but there’ll be a new look to the competition. Italy will bid for a historic fourth consecutive Davis Cup crown in 2026, and they’ll do so with a significant change to the event.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

Angelo Binaghi’s Grand Slam Gamble: Is Italy Ready to Crash the Tennis Party?

Angelo Binaghi, the head honcho of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP), is feeling ambitious. Fresh off the high of Italy’s tennis renaissance, he’s now setting his sights on something huge: a fifth Grand Slam in Rome.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

WTA End of Year Power Rankings: Rybakina emerges on top

The 2025 WTA season is effectively over, and we are going to do one final power ranking after its conclusion. It’s a way to review and come to terms with who finished the season on the highest note and who should be watched closely when the season restarts just over a month from now.

Tennis News / ESPN / November 2

Retired Cornet named French captain for BJK Cup

Alizé Cornet has been named the French captain of the Billie Jean King Cup team a few months after retiring as a player.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 11

Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2025: Schedule of play, Prize Money, Draw, Results and Predictions

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals has moved this year and takes place between September 16-21 in Shenzhen, China with defending champions Italy and USA leading the way in a line-up featuring some top names.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

Five Top 10 Players Set to Play 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals is just days away, and some of the best WTA players will turn up in Shenzhen, China, to vie for the prestigious team competition. Last year, Italy defeated surprise finalists Slovakia to capture its fifth title.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 30

Billie Jean King Pays Tribute to Her Brother, Late Giants Reliever Randy Moffitt

The passing of San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Randy Moffitt tugged at the memories of Giants fans from the 1970s and early 1980s. Moffitt was a solid reliever for the Giants from 1972-81 after a terrific college career at Long Beach State University, where is a member of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 24

Tennis Legends: Billie Jean King - The most influential figure in tennis history with impact wider than 39 Grand Slams

Billie Jean King is the most influential figure in tennis history. Her impact goes far beyond the American’s mightily impressive haul of 39 Grand Slams.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 5

From tennis court to the classroom: Billie Jean King is finishing what she started

Billie Jean King remains one of the greatest ever in women’s tennis history. There was hardly anything that King did not achieve during her playing days.

Tennis News / Rinksiders / June 30

What makes an MVP? Quantifying the PWHL’s Billie Jean King Award

The PWHL Awards for the 2024-25 regular season were handed out on Wednesday. For the second consecutive year, the Forward of the Year and the Billie Jean King MVP were one and the same.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 22

The teen prodigy backed by Billie Jean King to top the tennis world

Tennis legend Billie Jean King, renowned for her transformative impact on women's tennis, has set her sights on the sport's next big thing: Mirra Andreeva.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 13

U.S. overcomes Slovakia to advance to Billie Jean King Cup finals

Hailey Baptiste and Bernarda Pera earned victories Sunday to propel the United States past Slovakia 2-1 in Bratislava, Slovakia, as the U.S. took the Group C championship at 2-0.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kazakhstan beats Australia to open Billie Jean King Cup qualifying

World No. 10 Elena Rybakina helped her Kazakhstan team defeat Australia 2-1 on the first day of Billie Jean King Cup qualifying Thursday in Brisbane, Australia.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / December 11, 2024

Sports Icon Billie Jean King Sends Strong Message to Taylor Swift

It's no secret that Taylor Swift has transcended the music world with her relatable hits and endearing personality. She has gained fans from different backgrounds, including those from the sports world.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 19, 2024

Slovakia upends Great Britain, advances to Billie Jean King Cup final

Slovakia advanced to face Italy in the Billie Jean King Cup finals by rallying to defeat Great Britain 2-1 on Tuesday in Malaga, Spain. Emma Raducanu of Great Britain swept Viktoria Hruncakova 6-4 6-4, and Rebecca Sramkova lost her first set to Katie Boulter, putting Slovakia's backs against the wall.