Billie Jean King Cup
From now on, the Fed Cup will be held in the name of the world-famous American female tennis player Billie Jean King. In a statement, the organization said that the Fed Cup will henceforth be called the Billie Jean King Cup in order to honor the 76-year-old tennis player.
Stating that he was very happy because of the decision made, King said, “When I stepped out on the court for the first time at the Fed Cup in 1963, I enjoyed it very much. It was a privilege to compete for my country. The fact that the Fed Cup will now be held under the name of the Billie Jean King Cup made me experience the same feelings again.” he made his assessment.
King, who has 39 grand slam titles in her career, including 12 in singles, 16 in doubles, 11 in mixed doubles, is as one of the best female tennis players of all time.
The legendary athlete, the founder of the Women Tennis Players Association (WTA) and the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), is known for her stance against gender discrimination. King, who achieved 7 Fed Cup titles in her career, made her name by winning the exhibition match with male tennis player Bobby Riggs in 1973 under the name “Battle of the Sexes”.
About Fed Cup
The Fed Cup (Federation Cup) is an international team competition held between women’s national teams in tennis. Held annually since 1963, this tournament is one of the most prestigious team competitions in women’s tennis.
The name of the tournament has been changed in honor of the American tennis player Billie Jean King.
In the Federation Cup, the national team of each country competes in various groups. The teams meet in the singles and doubles categories, and the winning team advances to the next round. In the last stage of the tournament, the best teams compete against each other and the champion is determined.
The Federation Cup has been the scene of many unforgettable moments and achievements in the history of tennis. For example, the Decider match between the USA and Australia in 1978 was called the “Battle of the Sexes”. In this match, female tennis player Billie Jean King played with male tennis player Bobby Riggs and made tennis history by winning.
As another example, the final match between France and Australia Decider in 2019 can be shown. In this match, the French national Team won the championship for the first time in 16 years. As a result, the Decaf Cup (Billie Jean King Cup) is a prestigious tournament organized between national teams in women’s tennis and has been the scene of many unforgettable moments and achievements in the history of tennis.
