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BILLIE JEAN KING CUP

Japan's Moyuka Uchijima in action during her Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal match against Britain's Katie Boulter in Shenzhen, China, on Sept. 18
TENNIS
Jan 20, 2026
Italy to face Japan in revamped Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers
Fourteen ?nations will contest the qualifiers with seven going on to join hosts China in the Finals in September.
Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her singles match against Jessica Pegula of the United States in the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzen on Sunday.
TENNIS
Sep 22, 2025
Paolini takes Italy to Billie Jean King Cup triumph
World No. 8 Paolini went undefeated in singles and doubles this week, and wrapped up her faultless campaign with a 6-4, 6-2 victory against Jessica Pegula.
Japan celebrates after beating Canada to secure a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup finals at Ariake Colosseum on Sunday.
TENNIS
Apr 14, 2025
Japan gets past Canada to book spot in Billie Jean King Cup finals
The United States also booked a spot after defeating Slovakia.
Japan's Moyuka Uchijima hits a return during a match against Romania's Anca Todoni as part of a Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Saturday.
TENNIS
Apr 12, 2025
Japan¡¯s Uchijima and Shibahara end Romania¡¯s run in Billie Jean King Cup
Shibahara beat Miriam Bulgaru 7-5, 6-2 and Uchijima overcame Todoni 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in 2? hours in Tokyo.
The Italian team celebrates after winning the Billie Jean King Cup over Slovakia on Wednesday in Madrid.
TENNIS
Nov 21, 2024
Brilliant Paolini leads Italy to fifth Billie Jean King Cup title
A year after Italy suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Canada in the decider, the charismatic Paolini demolished her Slovakian opponent to clinch the title.
Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova in action during her Billie Jean King Cup semifinal match against Britain's Emma Raducanu in Malaga, Spain, on Tuesday
TENNIS
Nov 20, 2024
Slovakia stuns Britain to reach Billie Jean King Cup final
It is the first time Slovakia has reached the final of the women¡¯s team event since 2002.
Italy's Jasmine Paolini in action against Poland's Iga Swiatek in their Billie Jean King Cup semifinal match in Malaga, Spain, on Monday
TENNIS
Nov 19, 2024
Italy digs deep to beat Swiatek¡¯s Poland 2-1 and reach BJK Cup final
In Wednesday¡¯s final, Italy will face either Britain or Slovakia.
Japan's Eri Hozumi (left) and Shuko Aoyama talk during their doubles match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani during the Billie Jean Cup in Malaga, Spain, on Saturday.
TENNIS
Nov 17, 2024
Japan comes up short at Billie Jean King Cup as Italy reaches semifinals
Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani earned a decisive victory over Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi.
Japan's Shuko Aoyama (left) and Eri Hozumi celebrate after defeating the Romanian pair of Monica Niculescu and Elena Ruse during the Billie Jean Cup in Malaga, Spain, on Thursday.
TENNIS
Nov 15, 2024
Japan advances to Billie Jean Cup quarterfinals for first time in 11 years
Japan got off to the worst possible start in its first-round clash with the Romanians before rallying to win.
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Billie Jean Cup finals, the last event on her 2024 schedule due to an injury.
TENNIS
Oct 21, 2024
Naomi Osaka cuts season short due to injury
Osaka has been sidelined since retiring from her last-16 match at the China Open against Coco Gauff in early October.
Nao Hibino hits a return to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva during their women's singles match of the Billie Jean Cup tennis qualifying tie between Japan and Kazakhstan in Tokyo on Saturday.
TENNIS
Apr 13, 2024
Osaka not needed as Japan reaches BJK Cup finals for first time
The former world No. 1 was appearing at the competition for the first time since 2020 and won her opening singles game on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2022
Coco Gauff eyes redemption at Billie Jean King Cup
Despite a rare dip in form at the recent WTA Finals in Texas, the world No. 4 teenager is ready to drive a strong U.S. team in the six-day tournament in Glasgow.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 4, 2022
Iga Swiatek to skip Billie Jean King Cup finals over scheduling
The World No. 1 helped Poland progress to the finals in April, but the tournament will be held from Nov. 8-13, just one day after the season-ending WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 13, 2022
Ukraine team hopes BJK Cup match will bring distraction from war
Captain Olga Savchuk and team member Katarina Zavatska said if they go on to win the finals later in the year, they would happily swap the trophy for peace in their country.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 8, 2022
Billie Jean King to donate $50,000 for Ukraine relief
The tennis legend¡¯s announcement comes ahead of the United States hosting Ukraine in a qualifier for the former Fed Cup, which was renamed in her honor.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 15, 2022
Australia to replace suspended Russian team in Billie Jean King Cup finals
Australia was the highest-ranked side among the losing semifinalists in 2021 and will take Russia¡¯s automatic spot in this year¡¯s finals of the tournament formerly known as the Fed Cup.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2021
Inaugural Billie Jean King Cup draws mixed reviews from players and fans
Sloane Stevens described the tournament as a ¡®work in progress.¡¯
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
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Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
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