Tennis icon Billie Jean King recently discussed the ongoing international expansion of the Billie Jean King Cup during an interview with CGTN. The prestigious women's team tournament has returned to Shenzhen, China, for its second consecutive year. Participation figures have reached a new milestone, with 148 nations and regions entering the 63rd edition of the event, marking an increase from the 146 participants recorded in 2025. This growth highlights the tournament's evolution since its inception in 1963, when the competition originally featured only 16 teams. Recent additions to the roster include nations such as Côte d'Ivoire and Zambia, underscoring the tournament's broadening global footprint in the sport.
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