Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for …
7 hours ago · A hopper of tennis balls on a court. Tennis File Michael Caterina/Michael Caterina / USA TODAY NETWORK MALAGA, Spain — With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish ...
Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for …
8 hours ago · MALAGA, Spain (AP) — With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the country. The ITF and its two team tournaments said in ...
2024 Finals artwork unveiled to celebrate the spirit of women's tennis
Apr 11, 2024 · Titled “Shine a Light," the artwork draws inspiration from Elton John’s heartfelt tribute to Billie Jean King in his song “Philadelphia Freedom.” Billie Jean King played a pivotal role in the formation and promotion of the Philadelphia Freedoms, a professional tennis team she co-founded in 1974 as part of World Team Tennis (WTT).
Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for ... - ABC News
22 hours ago · The Billie Jean King Cup matches are scheduled for Nov. 13-20, and the Davis Cup — the last event of 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal's career — is set for Nov. 19-24, all in Malaga ...
Switzerland crowned 2022 Billie Jean King Cup champions
Nov 18, 2022 · Switzerland are Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge champions for the first time after a 2-0 victory over Australia in Glasgow. The day’s drama came in the opening match as Jil Teichmann withstood an extraordinary effort from Storm Sanders to win 6-3 4-6 6-3 and give her side the lead. Belinda Bencic then got the Swiss over the line with a ...
US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal …
Aug 29, 2023 · NEW YORK (AP) — After a rousing tribute from former first lady 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 to maintain that hard-won progress.
As she marks her 80th birthday, the enduring legacy of Billie Jean King
Nov 22, 2023 · Ilana Kloss was a 10-year-old ball kid in Johannesburg, South Africa when Billie Jean King -- three months before winning her first Wimbledon title in 1966 -- asked if she wanted to hit some tennis balls.
Billie Jean King on Victories Past, and the Battles to Come - The …
Jul 15, 2023 · Fifty Years Ago, Billie Jean King Won Equal Pay — but She’s Not Done Yet. The tennis champion’s activism won equal pay for women at the 1973 U.S. Open. Now 79, she is still leading the fight...
Canada beats Italy to win first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title
Nov 12, 2023 · For the first time in the competition's 60-year history, Canada are Billie Jean King Cup champions. The Canadians' Cinderella run finished Sunday with a 2-0 triumph against Italy, as Marina...
Canada wins Billie Jean King Cup championship for first time - WTA Tennis
Nov 12, 2023 · Canada made national history in Seville, Spain on Sunday by winning its first Billie Jean King Cup title in sweeping fashion. Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez combined for two straight-set singles wins against four-time champion Italy in the final tie, giving the Canadians an insurmountable 2-0 lead and their first championship at the ...