United States Billie Jean King Cup team explained

United States
Type:Fed
Captain:Kathy Rinaldi
Itf Rank:2 (12 November 2018)
Colors:white & blue
First Year:1963
Years Played:55
Ties Played:188 (151–37)
Wg Played:37 (84–25)
Titles:18 (1963, 1966, 1967, 1969,
1976, 1977, 1978, 1979,
1980, 1981, 1982, 1986,
1989, 1990, 1996, 1999,
2000, 2017)
Runners-Up:12 (1964, 1965, 1974, 1985,
1987, 1991, 1994, 1995,
2003, 2009, 2010, 2018)
Player Wins:Chris Evert (57–4)
Singles Wins:Chris Evert (40–2)
Doubles Wins:Billie Jean King (26–1)
Rosie Casals (26–1)
Best Doubles:Rosie Casals /
Billie Jean King (10–0)
Rosie Casals /
Kathy Jordan (10–0)
Gigi Fernández /
Zina Garrison (10–1)
Most Ties:Chris Evert (42)
Most Years:Lindsay Davenport (11)

The United States women's national tennis team is the most successful national team in Billie Jean King Cup competition.[1] The team has won 18 titles and finished second a further 11 times, out of 55 participations.

History

The United States won the inaugural Billie Jean King Cup, originally known as the Federation Cup and later as the Fed Cup, in 1963. They hold the record for most ties won, with 149, including 37 in a row. They won seven straight titles between 1976 and 1982.[2]

Members of the inaugural team

Teams

YearTeam
1976Rosie CasalsBillie Jean King
1977Chris EvertRosie CasalsBillie Jean King
1978Chris EvertTracy AustinBillie Jean King
1979Rosie CasalsTracy AustinChris Evert LloydBillie Jean King
1980Rosie CasalsTracy AustinKathy JordanChris Evert Lloyd
1981Rosie CasalsKathy JordanAndrea JaegerChris Evert Lloyd
1982Martina NavratilovaChris Evert LloydAndrea Leand
1983Candy ReynoldsAndrea Jaeger
1984Anne SmithKathy JordanKathy Horvath
1985Sharon WalshElise BurginKathy Jordan
1986Martina NavratilovaPam ShriverChris Evert Lloyd
1987Pam ShriverChris Evert
1988Lori McNeilPatty FendickGigi Fernández
1989Martina NavratilovaPam ShriverChris EvertZina Garrison
1990Jennifer CapriatiZina GarrisonGigi Fernández
1991Jennifer CapriatiZina Garrison
1992Lori McNeilPam ShriverZina GarrisonDebbie Graham
1993Lori McNeilLindsay DavenportDebbie GrahamAnn Grossman
1994Lindsay DavenportZina GarrisonMary Joe FernandezGigi Fernández
1995Martina NavratilovaMary Joe FernandezGigi FernándezAmy Frazier
1996Jennifer CapriatiMary Joe FernandezGigi Fernández
1997Kimberly PoChanda RubinMary Joe FernandezGigi Fernández
1998Lisa RaymondLindsay DavenportMary Joe FernandezMonica Seles
1999Chanda RubinMonica Seles
2000Lindsay DavenportJennifer CapriatiMonica SelesLisa Raymond
2002Jennifer CapriatiMonica SelesMeghann ShaughnessyLisa Raymond
2003Serena WilliamsVenus WilliamsMeghann ShaughnessyAlexandra Stevenson
2004Laura GranvilleVenus WilliamsMartina NavratilovaLisa Raymond
2005Serena WilliamsVenus WilliamsLindsay DavenportCorina Morariu
2006Jill CraybasJamea JacksonShenay PerryVania King
2007Serena WilliamsVenus WilliamsLisa RaymondVania King
2008Lindsay DavenportLaura GranvilleAshley HarkleroadLisa Raymond
2009Melanie OudinAlexa GlatchLiezel HuberVania King
2010Bethanie Mattek-SandsMelanie OudinLiezel HuberChristina McHale
2011Christina McHaleMelanie OudinLiezel HuberVania King
2012Serena WilliamsVenus WilliamsLiezel HuberChristina McHale
2013Jamie HamptonVarvara LepchenkoLiezel Huber
2014Christina McHaleAlison RiskeMadison KeysLauren Davis
2015Lauren DavisChristina McHaleAlison RiskeTaylor TownsendCoco VandewegheSerena WilliamsVenus Williams
2016Madison KeysBethanie Mattek-SandsChristina McHaleSloane StephensCoco VandewegheVenus Williams
2017Lauren DavisBethanie Mattek-SandsAlison RiskeShelby RogersSloane StephensCoco Vandeweghe
2018Serena WilliamsVenus WilliamsCoco VandewegheLauren DavisSloane StephensMadison KeysBethanie Mattek-Sands
2019Danielle CollinsSofia KeninAlison RiskeNicole Melichar
2020–21Serena WilliamsSofia KeninAlison RiskeCoco GauffBethanie Mattek-SandsDanielle CollinsShelby RogersSloane StephensCaroline DolehideCoco Vandeweghe
2023Coco GauffCaty McNallyDanielle CollinsSofia KeninSloane StephensTaylor TownsendMadison KeysPeyton Stearns
2024Jessica PegulaEmma NavarroMadison KeysTaylor TownsendCaroline Dolehide

Notes and References

  1. News: U.S. opens BJK Cup Finals with win vs. Swiss . ESPN.com . Associated Press . 9 November 2023 . en.
  2. Web site: U.S. Records in the Billie Jean King Cup . USTA . 21 January 2024 . en.