An inspired Italy successfully defended its Billie Jean King Cup with a 2-0 victory over record 18-times champions the United States on Sunday, taking its own tally in the premier women’s team competition to six titles. Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini both won their singles matches to help their country triumph in Shenzhen and prolonged…
American tennis player Taylor Townsend has issued a public apology after her remarks on Chinese cuisine caused a backlash ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. On Tuesday night, Townsend shared an Instagram story reacting to dishes served at a dinner buffet. “What the hell… turtle and bullfrog is WILD,” she wrote, later…
Defending champion Italy, featuring world number nine Jasmine Paolini, will face host China led by Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen when the Billie Jean King Cup finals kick off on September 16 in Shenzhen, tournament organisers said on Monday. The tournament, traditionally held in November, was brought forward to September to align the premier women’s team…