LONDON — The star-studded roster for the Billie Jean King Cup finals has been officially announced, featuring none other than Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, Australian Open titleholder Elena Rybakina, and Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen.
The defending champions, Italy, will see Jasmine Paolini team up with doubles sensation Sara Errani as they prepare for a highly competitive slate from September 22-27 in the vibrant city of Shenzhen, China, alongside seven other countries.
The Czech Republic boasts a formidable squad, with Noskova getting support from Karolina Muchova, whom she triumphed over in the Wimbledon final, and elite doubles player Katerina Siniakova.
Leading the charge for Kazakhstan is Rybakina, while host nation China is represented by Zheng, who dazzled spectators with her gold medal performance at the 2024 Paris Games.
Ukraine’s hopes rest on the capable shoulders of Marta Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina.
Each match consists of two singles bouts, culminating in a pivotal doubles match if needed to decide the outcome.
Teams are permitted to make up to four substitutions in their lineups right up until the day before the finals commence.
Belgium: Hanne Vandewinkel, Jeline Vandromme, Greet Minnen, Magali Kempen; Captain: Wim Fissette.
China: Zhang Shuai, Wang Xiyu, Zheng Qinwen, Guo Hanyu, Jiang Xinyu; Captain: Zheng Jie.
Czech Republic: Karolina Muchova, Linda Noskova, Marie Bouzkova, Katerina Siniakova; Captain: Barbora Strycova.
Britain: Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic, Jodie Burrage; Captain: Anne Keothavong.
Italy: Jasmine Paolini, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Lucia Bronzetti, Tyra Caterina Grant, Sara Errani; Captain: Tathiana Garbin.
Kazakhstan: Elena Rybakina, Yulia Putintseva, Sonja Zhiyenbayeva, Zhibek Kulambayeva, Anna Danilina; Captain: Yuriy Schukin.
Spain: Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Kaitlin Quevedo, Marina Bassols Ribera, Sara Sorribes Tormo; Captain: Carla Suarez Navarro.
Ukraine: Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Oleksandra Oliynykova, Dayana Yastremska, Lyudmyla Kichenok; Captain: Illya Marchenko.
