2025 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals draw sets the stage for showdown in Shenzhen
Conchita Martinez returns as Tournament Director for a third year
The 2025 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals draw has been revealed, setting the stage for an electrifying week of international team tennis. Set to take place from 16 to 21 September at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena in China, the Finals will feature eight nations competing in a knockout format.
Host nation China will join reigning world champions Italy as well as Qualifiers group winners Great Britain, Japan, Kazakhstan, Spain, United States and Finals debutants Ukraine, each vying for the prestigious title in the largest annual international team competition in women’s sport.
The draw ceremony took place at the Hilton hotel in Shenzhen, and was attended by David Haggerty (ITF President), Philip Mok (Board Member, ITF), Ilana Kloss (Chair of the Board, Billie Jean King Cup Limited), Kerstin Lutz (CEO, Billie Jean King Cup Limited), Wang Jing (ITF Referee), Liu Wenbin (President, Chinese Tennis Association), Ding Xianghua (Vice Director, Tennis Management Centre, General Administration of Sport of China), Mai Liang (Deputy President, Chinese Tennis Association), Zhang Hua (Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government), Mo Shilong (Standing Committee Member of the Communist Party of China Nanshan District Committee), He Jianhui (Vice Director Shenzhen Cultural, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau) and Shen Mengying (Managing Director, BeiJing Guoti Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd.).
The full draw is below. Seeds for the draw were based on the latest Billie Jean King Cup nations rankings.
Italy (1) v China, P.R.
Spain (4) v Ukraine
Kazakhstan v USA (3)
Japan v Great Britain (2)
All ties at the Finals will comprise three matches – two singles matches followed by a doubles match. All matches will be played as best-of-three tiebreak sets.
The schedule for the Finals will be announced in the coming days and ticket details will be announced in due course.
As part of this year’s Finals, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed that Conchita Martínez will return as Tournament Director for a third consecutive year. A former world No. 2 and Grand Slam champion, Martínez brings a wealth of experience and insight to the role. Her leadership in 2024 helped shape a successful and widely praised edition of the event, and her continued involvement ensures a strong and consistent foundation as preparations build toward this year’s competition in Shenzhen.
Conchita Martinez said: “Last year’s Finals were a powerful reminder of just how much this competition means—not only to the players, but to fans around the world. Returning as Tournament Director for a third year is an opportunity to build on that energy and continue shaping an event that celebrates the very best of team tennis. The intensity, national pride, and level of play at the Billie Jean King Cup are exceptional, and I’m proud to help bring it to life again.”
The 2025 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-offs will take place in the week commencing 10 November and will be contested as seven groups of three teams. The date for the Play-offs draw will be confirmed in due course.
The Billie Jean King Cup continues to unite nations, celebrate Billie Jean King’s enduring legacy, and highlight the bold and empowering spirit of women’s tennis. Launched in 1963 as the Federation Cup with 16 nations, and re-branded by the ITF in 2020 to the Billie Jean King Cup, the competition has grown exponentially. It continues to set the standard for women’s team tennis, bringing together the world’s best players to compete for national pride and create unforgettable moments in a unique country-versus-country format. With a focus on delivering a fan-centric entertainment experience, the competition champions the power of women’s sports and team tennis to inspire more girls and women to achieve their dreams.
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