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Billie Jean King Cup playoffs rosters

Overview

World Tennis announced the player call-ups for the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs, scheduled for November 20 to 22. The competition involves 64 players from 14 nations competing in seven ties to secure spots in the 2027 World Qualifiers.

Key matchups include the United States facing Hungary in Delray Beach, Florida, and Poland hosting Sweden in Wloclawek. Other scheduled ties feature Switzerland against Thailand, Australia against France, and Argentina against Japan.

Following the initial announcement, it was confirmed that Coco Gauff will return to the United States squad for the matches against Hungary. Captain Lindsay Davenport has assembled a roster for the Florida event that includes Madison Keys, Ann Li, and Taylor Townsend.

In another playoff matchup, the Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) announced its roster to face Canada in Vitória, Espírito Santo, on November 20 and 21. Led by captain and assistant coach Luiz Peniza, the Brazilian squad includes WTA doubles number one Luisa Stefani and Olympic bronze medalist Laura Pigossi, alongside Nauhany Silva, Gabriela Cê, and Luiza Fullana. The tie will be played on specially constructed clay courts located within a shopping mall. Brazil seeks its first win against Canada in this tournament, having lost all 12 previous encounters.

Entities

Coco Gauff · Confederação Brasileira de Tênis · Billie Jean King Cup · Nauhany Silva · Delray Beach

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Coco Gauff returns to US Billie Jean King Cup squad

    Coco Gauff returns to the US Billie Jean King Cup team to face Hungary in Delray Beach, Florida, as part of a strengthened roster led by captain Lindsay Davenport.

  2. [SPORTS] 18 sources
    Brazil tennis team called up for Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

    Brazil's women's tennis team, featuring Luisa Stefani and Laura Pigossi, will face Canada in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Vitória this November.

Sources

acessa.com · brasilemfolhas.com.br · destakjornal.com.br · diariodenoticiasmarilia.com.br · gazeta24h.com · hbcunews.com · jeremoaboagora.com.br · jornalentrevista.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · mixvale.com.br · mrnews.com.br · newslog.com.br · nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paraonline.com.br · pontaporainforma.com.br · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · spnpb.com.br · sport1.pl · ubirataonline.com.br

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