Italy successfully defended their Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge title, with victories from Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini securing a 2-0 victory over the USA in Shenzhen on Sunday
Explaining everything you need to know about the Billie Jean King Cup format this year – from Qualifiers and Regional Groups to the Finals and Play-offs
The Billie Jean King Cup – formerly known as the Federation Cup (1963-1995) and Fed Cup (1995-2020) – was launched in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF).