USA last won Billie Jean King Cup in 2017, misses finals in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The USA holds the record for most Billie Jean King Cup titles with 18. However, the team last claimed the title in 2017 and failed to qualify for the finals in 2026 after Belgium's victory in the qualifying rounds. This marked the USA's first absence from the finals since the competition format changed in 2021. Key players from the 2017 squad included CoCo Vandeweghe, who has retired, and Sloane Stephens, currently ranked WTA no. 135. The USA's next steps in team competitions remain uncertain following this year's qualifying defeat.
- •USA has 18 Billie Jean King Cup titles, the most of any nation.
- •Last title won in 2017 against Belarus.
- •Missed finals in 2026 after qualifying loss to Belgium.
- •Key players from 2017 like CoCo Vandeweghe are now retired.
- •Sloane Stephens currently plays but lost in Guadalajara Open quarterfinals.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — The USA team the last time they won the Billie Jean King Cup and where they are now
"The USA hold the record for the most Billie Jean King Cup titles, but success has been hard to come by in recent years. The...
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