Great Britain aims for first Billie Jean King Cup title in Shenzhen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Great Britain seeks its first Billie Jean King Cup title as it competes in the finals from September 22 in Shenzhen, China. Under captain Anne Keothavong, the team joins seven others, including two-time defending champion Italy. The U.S. will not be participating after a recent qualifier loss to Belgium. Great Britain has reached the semi-finals in three of the last four editions but has never won the event, last finishing as runners-up in 1981. They will face eleven-time champions Czechia in their quarter-final match.
- •Great Britain has never won the Billie Jean King Cup.
- •The finals take place in Shenzhen, China, starting September 22.
- •Great Britain faces Czechia, who have 11 titles, in the quarter-finals.
- •The USA is not participating this year after losing to Belgium.
- •Great Britain has reached the semi-finals in three of the last four competitions.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — All 13 nations that have won the Billie Jean King Cup as Great Britain seek their first title this year
"Great Britain will be hoping to get their hands on the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup title for the first time this year. The Brits,...
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