Davenport will remain captain of the American Billie Jean King Cup | through 2027 Tennis blog for women

Davenport will remain captain of the American Billie Jean King Cup | through 2027 Tennis blog for women

The USTA announced this Lindsay Davenport has signed a two-year extension to… Captain of the American Billie Jean King Cup until 2027.

Davenport took over the role in 2024 and has since led the US team to a strong 5-2 record, including a run to this year’s Finals, the first in the US since 2018. One of the most talented US Billie Jean King Cup players in history, Davenport helped secure three titles during her playing career (1996, 1999 and 2000).

“It is an incredible honor to serve as USA Billie Jean Cup captain I’m happy and humbled to continue doing this, especially during such a great time for women’s tennis in America” said Davenport. “We have so many great ladies who compete and win at the highest level all year round, and it is a privilege to work with them as they wear the red, white and blue. I am really looking forward to what we can achieve together in the coming years.”

The American team will return to action in April for the 2025 qualifying roundwith both the opponent and the location yet to be determined.

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Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been covering women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched the Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging and timely tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to provide unique perspectives on tennis trends, equipment and events.

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