USA Advances to Billie Jean King Cup Semifinals with Doubles Win

The United States is contending for a record 19th Billie Jean King Cup title following a dramatic quarter-final win over Kazakhstan, with Taylor Townsend and Jessica Pegula securing the decisive doubles victory. Emma Navarro contributed a crucial singles win, while Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina leveled the tie before the U.S. clinched victory in doubles, setting up a semi-final against Great Britain. Britain, aiming for their first BJK Cup title, advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Japan, despite missing key player Emma Raducanu, and face a challenging path to overcome their historical runner-up record. The 2025 BJK Cup Finals will be held from September 16 to 21 in Shenzhen, China, featuring eight nations including the defending champions Italy, with prize money expected to increase from last year's $9.6 million total. The tournament, honoring Billie Jean King and regarded as the female equivalent of the Davis Cup, continues to attract top talent despite some withdrawals, and will be broadcast live in the UK and the U.S. The competition format includes two singles matches and a potential doubles decider in each tie, promising a thrilling week of elite women's team tennis.