The United States earned a berth in the Billie Jean King Cup final rounds Saturday, as Jessica Pegula and pairs Caroline Dolehide and Taylor Townsend powered their country to a 4-0 victory over Belgium at the Billie Jean King Cup qualifying series at Orlando. “I love being in a clinch position,” Pegula said. “I love […]
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Billie Jean King Cup: U.S. rallies twice vs. Belgium
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro both rallied for three-set wins Friday night, leading the United States to a 2-0 lead over Belgium in a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying series at Orlando. Pegula defeated Sofia Costoulas 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 before Navarro topped Hanne Vandewinkel 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Eight qualifying series are being held this weekend […]
Read MoreBillie Jean King Cup Qualifiers: Five Must-See Matches
The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers are upon us. Eight ties will be decided in a knock-out format on April 12-13. The eight winners from these ties will progress into the Finals in mid-November. They will be pooled alongside defending champions Canada, the 2023 runners-up Italy, the hosts Spain, and this year’s wild card […]
Read MoreBillie Jean King mourns the irreplaceable loss of ‘passionate and dedicated coach’ Alan Jones as she sends condolences to his loved ones
Tennis legend Billie Jean King mourned the demise of renowned tennis coach Alan Jones as the Briton passed away on Sunday at the age of 75. As Jo Durie, Jones’ one of many students throughout his coaching career, shared the news of his demise on social media, Jean King reacted to it and shared her […]
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