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Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China moves to September to fit tennis calendar - The Athletic • Apr. 10, 2025, 5:37 AM ET (New York Times)

Tennis-Lopez to continue as Davis Cup tournament director until 2027 • Apr. 1, 2025, 5:38 AM ET (The Star)

Davis Cup: International Tennis Federation and Gerard Pique's company settle legal dispute • Mar. 27, 2025, 5:34 AM ET (BBC)

Davis Cup Finals moves to Italy from 2025 until 2028 • Mar. 25, 2025, 6:49 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As	International Lawn Tennis Challenge Trophy
Notable Honorees	Roger Federer • Novak Djokovic • John McEnroe • Bill Tilden • Rod Laver • Arthur Ashe • Don Budge • Jack Kramer • Björn Borg • Henri Cochet • René Lacoste • Ken Rosewall • Jacques Brugnon • Pancho Gonzales • Lew Hoad • Jean Borotra • Reggie Doherty • Laurie Doherty

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