Seven Teams Confirmed for Billie Jean King Cup Finals, USA and Slovakia Face Play-Off for Final Spot
Ukraine, Japan, Great Britain, and Spain join hosts China, defending champions Italy, and Kazakhstan in the revamped eight-team tournament set for Shenzhen in September.
- Ukraine secured its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup Finals berth after Elina Svitolina's decisive singles win over Switzerland in Group E.
- Japan claimed its spot with a 2-1 victory over Canada in Tokyo, marking its second consecutive finals appearance.
- Great Britain and Spain advanced to the finals with key group-stage victories, defeating the Netherlands and the Czech Republic, respectively.
- Kazakhstan, led by Elena Rybakina, clinched Group D earlier by defeating Australia and Colombia.
- The USA and Slovakia will compete in Bratislava later on April 13 to determine the final team for the September finals in Shenzhen.