Team USA is headed back to the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals. In a fitting ending to an emotional and spirited weekend of tennis against Ukraine in the qualifying round, Asia Muhammad and Jessica Pegula teamed up in doubles and won the fifth and final match against Dayana Yastremska and Lyudmyla Kichenok to give the Americans a 3-2 overall victory in Asheville, N.C. The Finals will be held in November at a location to be determined, where Team USA will play for a record-extending 19th Billie Jean King Cup.
The 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier also helped position the worldwide tennis community to exceed its fundraising goal of more than $1 million for Ukraine relief through the Tennis Plays for Peace initiative. More than $225,000 alone was generated in conjunction with the tie. Fans can continue to make donations at tennisplaysforpeace.com/.
The Billie Jean King Cup, the premier international women's tennis team competition formerly known as the Fed Cup, was officially rebranded in honor of the legendary Billie Jean King in late 2020. Some of the greatest tennis players in the history of the game have suited up for Team USA, helping it win a record 18 titles in the competition since the event began in 1963.
No nation can compete with the depth of talent the U.S. has been able to draw on. Team USA owns a 154-40 record overall since 1963, and more than 20 players have recorded at least 10 individual victories in the competition across singles and doubles.
The U.S. has won more titles than any other country, with its last coming in 2017.
Lindsay Davenport played on the U.S. team for 11 years, a national record.
Chris Evert won 35 straight matches from 1977-86, and is a record 57-4 overall.
King & Rosie Casals own 26 doubles wins apiece, the most in team history.
Billie Jean King won four titles as U.S. captain.
Since Billie Jean King Cup began in 1963, 83 players have played on Team USA.
