Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina lead elite squads in a high-stakes battle for the 2025 Finals

The fight for the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals is set to be fierce, with top-tier talent from across the globe gearing up for the Qualifiers in April. The latest team nominations feature a powerhouse line-up, headlined by world-class stars Jessica Pegula (USA) and Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan), who will lead their respective nations in a gruelling battle for a place in the coveted Finals.

A total of 84 players have been selected for the six Qualifiers groups, with matches taking place between 10-13 April. The stakes couldn’t be higher—only the group winners will advance to the Finals, where hosts China and reigning champions Italy await.

Star-Studded Line-ups & High-Stakes Clashes

Team USA will be spearheaded by Pegula and Danielle Collins as they travel to Bratislava for Group C. They’ll face a tough challenge against host nation Slovakia, led by Rebecca Sramkova, and Denmark, featuring rising star Clara Tauson.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan, led by Rybakina, will battle it out in Brisbane’s Group D against Australia, captained by Samantha Stosur, and Colombia, whose hopes rest on Camila Osorio.

The line-ups are stacked with elite talent. Czechia, the No. 2 seed, will field young sensation Linda Noskova as they face Spain and Brazil in Group B, while Poland’s squad, led by Magda Linette and Magdalena Frech, takes on Switzerland and Ukraine in Group E.

British fans will have plenty to cheer for as Emma Raducanu makes her long-awaited Billie Jean King Cup return alongside Katie Boulter in Group F. The British squad will face Germany and the Netherlands in The Hague in what promises to be a nail-biting showdown.

A New Format Adds to the Drama

This year marks a major shift in the tournament’s structure, with the Finals shrinking from 12 to eight teams, mirroring the Davis Cup Final 8 model. The six Qualifiers winners will progress, while the second- and third-placed teams will enter the 2025 Play-offs, competing for a chance to reach next year’s Qualifiers.

Matches will follow a best-of-three format, featuring two singles showdowns and a decisive doubles clash, with each tie played over three days in a single location.

The host nations have the advantage of choosing the playing surface, adding another layer of intrigue. Japan (Tokyo), Czechia (Ostrava), Slovakia (Bratislava), Australia (Brisbane), Poland (Radom), and the Netherlands (The Hague) will all look to maximise home-court advantage in their respective groups.

What’s Next?

As the countdown to April begins, teams still have the option to make up to three squad changes before the tournament kicks off. With intense battles expected across all six groups, fans can anticipate a thrilling display of tennis as nations fight tooth and nail for a shot at glory.

The road to the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals starts here—who will rise, and who will fall?