Billie Jean King Cup

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Last Updated: Jun 13, 2025

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Tennis: Elsa and Co hope to go one step better at Billie Jean King Cup • June 12, 2025, 2:11 PM ET (The Star)

Italian Open organizers want to make the tournament a 5th Grand Slam • May 18, 2025, 10:49 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Federation Cup • Fed Cup

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