Billie Jean King Cup defending champion Italy and host China will be in the eight-team lineup. Italy won a 12-nation tournament in November in Malaga, Spain. The other finalists w

Team Australia has begun its Billie Jean King Cup campaign for 2025.Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena is one of six qualifier host venues, where nations are battling for a spot in the finals of the famous women's tennis tournament.

The finals of the Billie Jean King Cup have been brought forward two months to September. Organizers say the new Sept. 16-21 schedule in Shenzhen, China, better aligns with the calendar for top women's tennis players.