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Japan overcome Canada to book BJK Cup finals spot • Apr. 14, 2025, 3:46 AM ET (Taipei Times)
Ukraine’s tennis team dedicates Billie Jean King Cup qualification to nation’s soldiers - The Athletic • Apr. 13, 2025, 10:10 AM ET (New York Times)
Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier: Marino/Cross vs. Craciun/Gae • Apr. 11, 2025, 4:16 AM ET (CBC)
Australia on brink of Billie Jean King Cup exit after defeat to Kazakhstan • Apr. 10, 2025, 5:36 AM ET (The Guardian)
Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain v Germany & Netherlands on BBC • Apr. 9, 2025, 7:57 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As Federation Cup • Fed Cup

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