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Billie Jean King Cup Finals Rescheduled to September in Shenzhen, China

The tournament will now take place from September 16-21, 2025, aligning with the WTA Tour's Asian swing and easing scheduling for players.

Tennis - Billie Jean King Cup Finals - Final - Italy v Slovakia - Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena, Malaga, Spain - November 20, 2024 Italy captain Tathiana Garbin, Lucia Bronzetti, Jasmine Paolini, Camila Giorgi, Martina Trevisan and Elisabetta Cocciaretto pose with Billie Jean King and the trophy after winning the Billie Jean King Cup REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

Overview

  • The Billie Jean King Cup Finals have been moved from November to September 16-21, 2025, as announced by the ITF on April 10, 2025.
  • Shenzhen, China, will host the Finals through 2027, marking a long-term commitment to growing women's tennis in Asia.
  • The new schedule aligns with the WTA Tour's Asian swing, starting after the U.S. Open, to better accommodate top players' calendars.
  • Defending champion Italy and host nation China have secured automatic spots in the eight-team Finals lineup.
  • Qualifying rounds are currently underway in six global cities to determine the remaining six finalists.