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• Larry W. King, one of the trailblazers for the growth of women's tennis and Billie Jean King's former husband, dies at 81
The tennis world is mourning the death of Larry W. King at the age of 81 after a battle with prostate cancer. A key figure in the rise of women's professional tennis, he was the former husband of WTA Founder Billie Jean King who was one of many to send a tribute....2026
• Larry King, ex-husband of tennis great, dies at 81...
Larry W. King, whom former wife Billie Jean King hailed as "one of the unsung heroes" of women's pro tennis in the early 1970s," died Friday at age 81....2026
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• International Tennis Federation upholds Belarus suspension from Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she hoped to be able to play tennis again under the Belarusian flag...2026
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• Billie Jean King Recounts 1988 Meeting With Venus and Serena Williams

Billie Jean King is no stranger to making her admiration for Serena and Venus Williams known, and it is clear it is still there as the tennis legends celebrate 38 years of knowing each other....2026
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• 2026 ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award Finalists Announced
Tempe, AZ – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is delighted to announce today the three finalists for the 2026 ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award as endowed by global tennis icon, Billie Jean King. Now in the awards ninth year, this national honor was created to celebrate a recent college graduate who played college tennis, demonstrated […] The post 2026 ITA Ann Lebedeff Lea...2026
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• 2026 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs set for November

The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs will take place in the week commencing November 16. Seven ties are scheduled, with each home nation hosting its respective opponent. The winners will progress to the 2027 Qualifiers, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the Finals. Key matchups Among the standout ties, the United States will host […]...2026

• International Tennis Federation upholds Belarus suspension from Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup
2026

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• USA crash out of BJK Cup Finals race after Iva Jovic’s double defeat against lower-ranked opponents

The United States’ bid to return to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals ended in disappointment in Ostend, as Belgium secured a decisive victory on indoor clay at the Coretec Dome....2026
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• Australia crash out of BJK Cup after Britain secure 3-0 upset with doubles win

Jodie Burrage and Harriet Dart beat Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez 6-3, 6-4Australia to miss Billie Jean King Cup finals for second straight yearAustralian team captain Sam Stosur’s fears of a “funky” upset have been realised as an understrength Great Britain sent Australia crashing out of Billie Jean King Cup contention.After the visitors claimed both opening-day singles matches at Melbourne’s John...2026
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• GB's Kartal out of BJK Cup qualifier with injury

Sonay Kartal withdraws from Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne because of injury....2026
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• Emma Raducanu elated after beating Garcia in Billie Jean King Cup match vs France

Returning to the top level of professional tennis after a challenging injury layoff, Emma Raducanu showcased her resilience and talent with a remarkable comeback victory in the Billie Jean King Cup, defeating Caroline Garcia, the world No. 23. Raducanu’s journey back to competitive tennis has been fraught with challenges, but her win against Garcia marks […]...2024
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• Katie Boulter looking forward to have Raducanu in team GB

Katie Boulter says that Emma Raducanu will be welcomed with wide arms upon her return to the Great Britain Billie Jean King Cup team. Two years after making her debut against the Czech Republic, this week in France, Raducanu will compete in just her second tie for her nation. Raducanu’s injuries have kept her out […]...2024
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• Billie Jean King supports Emma Raducanu’s patient return to tennis

Tennis legend Billie Jean King has lent her support to Emma Raducanu’s cautious approach to returning to professional tennis. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has faced a challenging year filled with injuries, including surgeries on her wrists and ankle. Her limited participation in tournaments, owing to health issues, has raised concerns about her return. […]...2023
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• Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend files appeal in Florida court; prolongs messy breakup
MELBOURNE, Australia — Playing Captain Tiger Woods of the United States team and his girlfriend Erica Herman celebrate after winning the Presidents Cup 16-14 during Sunday Singles matches on day four of the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on December 15, 2019. | Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images Erica Herman, the ex-girlfriend of Tiger Woods, is taking her lawsuit to t...2023
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• Iga Swiatek still nurtures rib injury, withdraws from Miami and Billie Jean King Cup
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Miami Open and Poland’s Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier against Kazakhstan due to a rib injury, the WTA announced on Wednesday. “Unfortunately, I’m still feeling a lot of discomfort and pain and I can’t compete,” the world No.1 Swiatek explained. “I need to take a break to recover and I […]...2023
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
2014

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• Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend files appeal in Florida court; prolongs messy breakup
2023

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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
2014

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"The streak includes: 2023 United Cup – Semifinal 2024 United Cup – Final 2024 Olympics – Semifinal, winning the bronze medal 2024 Billie Jean King Cup – Semifinal 2025 […]"

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"Storm Hunter is making her highly anticipated return to team tennis, representing Australia in the Billie Jean King…"

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"Preston books Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals berth at Brisbane"

2023
"Aussie tennis great Sam Stosur is replacing Alicia Molik as captain of Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team."

2022
"Fireside chat with Billie Jean King to headline "Equal Play" event honoring 50th anniversary of Title IX"

2020
"Everyone from LeBron James to Billie Jean King saluted Naomi Osaka for her stunning comeback to win Saturday's US Open women's final."

2018
"Gibson was called 'the Jackie Robinson of tennis' by Billie Jean King"

2017
"WATCH: Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in tennis 44 years ago today"

2016
"Shaquille O’Neal towers over Billie Jean King at U.S. Open (PHOTO)"

2015
"Chicagoland Speedway today announced 39-time Grand Slam tennis champion, Billie Jean King, and 14-time basketball All-Star, Jerry “Mr."

2014
"Twitter lit up the day Hammon was hired, with everyone from Billie Jean King to Hope Solo to Chelsea Clinton to Nancy Pelosi and the White House offering praise and congratulations."

• Ever-present and relegated to the sidelines, women’s baseball is finally being seen

Teammates Mio Namai, Miu Shiraishi, and Ayaka Osada celebrate Team Samurai’s World Cup Championship in 2024. | Courtesy Jean Fruth/See Her Be Her “See Her Be Her” chronicles the rise of Women’s baseball. In another world on an alternate timeline, tennis great Billie Jean King might have been a professional baseball player. Elly Ripken could have been a star ball player in the legendary Ri...2024
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• Coco Gauff’s Riyadh run crystallized her status as an American role model

Still only 20, Gauff moves with a wisdom that belies her youth. This was never more evident than how she conducted her business on and off the court during last week’s WTA Finals in RiyadhSteadily – and rapidly – over the last 30 years, seeking to both expand their economic strength by not relying solely on their petroleum riches as well as struggling to convince the world they are becoming a less...2024
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• Hunter’s Billie Jean King Cup homecoming worth the wait
The spearhead of Australia's 2022 final run, Storm Hunter steers her team's campaign against Mexico in her first…...2024
• US Open honors King on anniversary of equal pay

After a tribute from Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising never to stop fighting for progress....2023
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
2014

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• 'We’re not the States or the Czech Republic, able to cope without our biggest star' - Iga Swiatek on end of criticism for not representing Poland in BJK Cup tie

There will be no Poland at the Billie Jean King Cup finals after they were dumped out in the qualifying stages against a strong Ukrainian outfit. Their number one talent, Iga Swiatek, had chosen not to participate in the tie, and that has resulted in strong criticism being directed her way....2026
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• Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers Round-Up | Italy and Great Britain reach Finals; USA, Canada and Australia out
The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers delivered a decisive set of results across multiple ties on 10–11 April, with seven nations securing their places in the Finals in Shenzhen....2026
• British teen scores major upset in BJK cup
British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic scored a major upset over Australia's Talia Gibson on her Billie Jean King Cup debut in Melbourne....2026
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• Elena Rybakina beats Pegula for 5 times in a row

Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the 2026 Miami Open quarterfinals, becoming the first player to beat Pegula five times in a row. This streak includes wins at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, 2025 WTA Finals, 2026 Australian Open, 2026 Indian Wells, and now Miami. The Miami quarterfinal result Pegula […]...2026
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• HOW I TRAIN PLAYERS FOR PRESSURE: Why 95% of Practice Sessions Build Fragile Players

TRAINING FOR PRESSURE: Why 95% of Practice Sessions Build Fragile Players By Paul Dale | The 3AM MethodMost coaches treat stress like a disease to be avoided. They're accidentally building players who collapse in crucial moments of matches. You've seen it countless times: A player dominates in practice, hits every ball cleanly, executes perfect technique... then steps into a tournament and, during...2026
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
2014

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• Larry W. King, one of the trailblazers for the growth of women's tennis and Billie Jean King's former husband, dies at 81
2026
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• Watch: Disaster strikes for Andreescu: Canada sent tumbling out of Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers after shanked serve gifts Kazakhstan victory
Bianca Andreescu had a moment to forget in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan. At 2-1 down, she was in dire need of defeating Yulia Putintseva to stay in the match....2026
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• 'I need a moment to pause': Iga Swiatek withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers

Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from Poland’s upcoming Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against Ukraine, shifting the immediate focus of her season following a period of competitive and structural adjustments....2026
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• HOW I TRAIN PLAYERS FOR PRESSURE: Why 95% of Practice Sessions Build Fragile Players
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• Ever-present and relegated to the sidelines, women’s baseball is finally being seen
2024

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• The Insider: Diary from Australia’s Billie Jean King and Davis Cup Teams
Rhys De Deugd recounts golden moments from Australia’s Davis and Billie Jean King Cup Finals campaigns in Malaga…...2024
• Coco Gauff thanked her haters, Williams sisters, and called out father in perfect U.S. Open speech

Coco Gauff’s speech after her U.S. Open win was perfect, no notes. Coco Gauff completed her inspiring run in the 2023 U.S. Open by digging deep to defeat to No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets in the women’s final on Saturday. Sabalenka overpowered Gauff to win the first set with ease, but the American rallied back to take the final two sets and claim her first Grand Slam title. Gauff defeat...2023
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• US Open 2023: Jessica Pegula’s Adidas outfit celebrates women’s empowerment

Jessica Pegula‘s new Adidas apparel from the FW23 New York collection commemorates the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s groundbreaking victory in the Battle of the Sexes, a moment that marked a significant advancement for women in the world of sports. The 12-piece collection is highlighted by the iconic blue SST Jacket, inspired by the […]...2023
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• Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend files appeal in Florida court; prolongs messy breakup
2023

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2014

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• Stosur “super excited” to step into Billie Jean King Cup captain role
2023

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• Australian team announced for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Storm Hunter is among five players selected to represent Australia at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals…...2023
• Alicia Molik: A Proud Billie Jean King Cup legacy
After 10 years as Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup captain, Alicia Molik will lead the team for one…...2023
• Departing Molik’s upbeat message for Australian tennis
Departing Billie Jean King Cup team captain Alicia Molik gave the job everything she had for a decade,…...2023
• Preston books Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals berth at Brisbane
Teenager Taylah Preston has handed the hosts a 3-0 lead over Mexico after dismissing Marcela Zacarias at Pat…...2024
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• Emma Raducanu receives support from Billie Jean King vs. online bullying
Emma Raducanu has been advised to “not listen to criticism,” with tennis legend Billie Jean King stating that once she learns to turn off when it comes to online bullying, she will mentally fare much better. Following her incredible US Open victory in 2021, Raducanu has had a challenging two years due to her struggles […]...2023
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• Storm Hunter shortlisted for 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award
A public vote will decide if Storm Hunter wins the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award for her…...2023

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• 2026 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs set for November
2026
• U.S. to host Hungary in Billie Jean King playoffs
The United States will host Hungary in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in November when the record 18-time champion looks to get back on track in women's team tennis....2026
• Elena Rybakina explains why she sat out recent Billie Jean King Cup

After playing at Indian Wells and the Miami Open, Elena Rybakina stepped away from the game for a while, choosing to take a longer break than usual. With Stuttgart next on her schedule, she ended up with 20 days off between tournaments....2026
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• USA crash out of BJK Cup Finals race after Iva Jovic’s double defeat against lower-ranked opponents
2026

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• India Vs South Korea, Billie Jean King Cup: Vaishnavi, Doubles Wins Lead Hosts To 2-1 Romp
India needed 3-0 sweep against South Korea to stay in contention for top-two finish Ankita Raina’s defeat to Dayeon Back ended the hosts’ World Group playoffs...2026
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• Billie Jean King Cup | India has a romp against Mongolia, keeps alive chances of making the playoffs

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• Injury-hit India look to ride on home support to reach Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

The six-team Asia/Oceania Group I competition, to be played in a single round-robin format, will be the second straight year India is hosting the event....2026
• 'Only one request recorded': Federation disputes reports of fans returning tickets after Iga Swiatek withdrawal

Poland’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Ukraine, scheduled for April 10–11 in Gliwice, has shifted into a debate over fan engagement following Iga Swiatek’s withdrawal, with ticket demand becoming a central point of contention....2026
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• 'Mass ticket returns? That claim is false': Polish federation rebuts Swiatek fallout narrative

Poland’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Ukraine, scheduled for April 10–11 in Gliwice, has shifted into a debate over fan engagement following Iga Swiatek’s withdrawal, with ticket demand becoming a central point of contention....2026
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• Mboko withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers

Victoria Mboko and Marina Stakusic have officially withdrawn from the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers. Their absence has prompted a reshuffle in Team Canada’s lineup as they prepare for a crucial tie against Kazakhstan. Arseneault joins the team Ariana Arseneault has been called up to join the squad, adding depth and energy to the […]...2026
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• Billie Jean King says Serena Williams was wronged by sexism and 'an archaic rule' at US Open
The tennis icon blames US Open umpire Carlos Ramos for making himself part of the match...2018
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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