公告标志着女子网球世界杯的新纪元
伦敦（2025年1月23日）——继创纪录的2024年赛事之后，比利·简·金杯（由Gainbridge冠名）总决赛定于2025年至2027年首次落户中国由深圳举办。
这标志着该赛事历史上的一个重要里程碑，反映了其致力于为全球女子网球运动创造一个最辉煌、最大胆和最具凝聚力的平台。
凭借其最先进的设施、不断发展的网球文化和对女子体育日益增长的需求，中国提供了一个绝佳的环境，可以为该赛事创造难忘的时刻，并在一个鼓舞人心、令人兴奋的环境中展示世界上最优秀的女子网球运动员的才华。
国际网球联合会（ITF）于2020年将该赛事更名为比利·简·金杯，以纪念传奇人物比利·简·金女士及她在倡导女子体育方面的开创性努力。
比利·简·金杯一如既往的团结世界各国，发扬悠久的体育传统，并彰显女子网球的大胆和赋权精神。该赛事于1963年作为联合会杯启动，最初有16个国家参赛，现已迅速发展，预计2025年将有创纪录的146个国家参赛。
“比利·简·金杯总决赛首次落户中国深圳，践行了我们致力于将国家对国家的网球团体赛的激情和兴奋带到世界各地市场的承诺。深圳这座城市充分体现了比利·简·金杯有关增长和创新的核心精神，进一步扩大了网球运动的影响力，并倡导女子体育的伟大力量。”——比利·简·金女士。
在中国举办决赛的决定是比利·简·金杯作为全球赛事的更广泛目标的一部分，旨在扩大其影响力并提升女子网球在全球范围内的知名度。这一举措还符合赛事创造文化交流时刻、庆祝差异性、并建立运动员和来自不同背景的球迷之间更紧密联系的愿景。
2024年巴黎奥运会金牌得主、现世界排名第五的郑钦文表示：“比利·简·金杯决赛在深圳举办对我和其他中国网球运动员来说简直是梦想成真。欢迎世界上最优秀的球员来到我的祖国，这是一种荣誉，这里对网球的热情无与伦比。这一赛事的来到也反映了中国网球的巨大进步，并突显了女子体育在这里的蓬勃发展。我迫不及待想看到它将如何激励更多年轻女性拿起网球拍，勇敢追梦。”
比利·简·金杯有限公司主席伊拉娜·克洛斯评论道：“我们很高兴将比利·简·金杯决赛和各国网球国家队带到深圳，这座城市拥有快速增长的网球社区和基础设施。这一大胆举措将提升女子网球运动的知名度，并支持我们达成促进性别平等和激励下一代运动员的使命。中国网球的崛起令人瞩目，数百万新球员和球迷加入了这项运动。我们相信这一合作伙伴关系将进一步提升比利·简·金杯。”
与所有利益相关者的积极讨论仍在继续，以确定在深圳举办的总决赛的最佳时间。我们将尽快提供更新。
国际网球联合会主席大卫·哈格蒂表示：“中国的网球热度激增，超过2000万人参与这项运动，使其成为全球第二大网球国家。该国在网球基础设施和人才培养方面的投资已带来了显著的国际成就，包括奥运会的胜利和全球排名的提升。”
与中国网球协会和北京国体智能科技公司建立了独家长期合作伙伴关系，以成功举办该总决赛。北京国体智能科技公司多年来一直致力于在中国发展乒乓球等运动，从基层项目和学校计划到组织各级别的比赛。
国体智能全球董事长申梦莹表示：“比利·简·金杯代表了女子网球运动的巅峰水平，我们很自豪能迎接这一享有全球盛誉的女子网球世界杯来到深圳。我们热切期盼能搭建一个世界级的平台，让来自世界各国的运动员充分展示才华、激励下一代，并通过体育的力量团结在一起。我们共同开启了一个新的篇章，将努力彰显竞争、赋权和包容的精神。”
前大满贯冠军、前世界排名第二的李娜补充道：“看到比利·简·金杯决赛于2025年来到深圳，令人非常兴奋。网球在中国的发展如此迅速，举办这一享有盛誉的赛事展示了我们多年来培养的才华。这不仅仅是一场比赛——这是一个在世界舞台上庆祝女子网球辉煌的环境中激励下一代球员和球迷的机会。”
2025年比利·简·金杯资格赛抽签
2025年比利·简·金杯资格赛抽签将于1月23日格林尼治标准时间15:30进行，东道主中国队和现任冠军意大利队将自动获得总决赛资格。
比赛将在4月7日当周的六个小组赛事中进行，每组由三支球队组成。每个为期三天的赛事将在一个地点举行，并采用循环赛制。
资格赛东道国将是澳大利亚、捷克、日本、荷兰、波兰和斯洛伐克。
每个资格赛小组的第一名将晋级总决赛。排名第二和第三的球队将于11月参加附加赛。
BILLIE JEAN KING CUP BY GAINBRIDGE FINALS TO BE HOSTED IN SHENZHEN, CHINA FOR 2025-2027
Announcement Marks a New Era for the Women’s World Cup of Tennis
LONDON (January 23, 2025)—Following a record-breaking 2024 event, the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals will be hosted in Shenzhen, China from 2025 to 2027.
This represents a significant milestone in the event’s history, reflecting its commitment to creating the brightest, boldest, and most unifying platform for women’s tennis globally.
With its state-of-the-art facilities, ever-growing tennis culture, and growing demand for women’s sports, China offers an excellent setting to create unforgettable moments and showcase the brilliance of the world’s best women tennis players in an inspiring, electrifying environment.
Previously called the Fed Cup, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) renamed the competition in 2020 to honor the legendary Billie Jean King and her pioneering efforts in advocating for women's sports.
The Billie Jean King Cup continues to unite nations, celebrate her enduring legacy, and highlight the bold and empowering spirit of women’s tennis. Launched in 1963 as the Federation Cup with 16 nations, the tournament has grown exponentially, with a record 146 nations set to compete in 2025.
"The announcement of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen demonstrates our commitment to bringing the passion and excitement of nation vs nation team tennis to markets around the world. Shenzhen embodies the spirit of growth and innovation that is at the core of the Billie Jean King Cup, expanding the reach of tennis and championing the power of women’s sports." – Billie Jean King.
The decision to host the Finals in China is part of the Billie Jean King Cup's broader goal, as a global competition, to increase its reach and elevate the profile of women's tennis on a worldwide scale. The move also aligns with the tournament’s ambition to create moments of cultural exchange, celebrate differences, and build stronger connections between athletes and fans from diverse backgrounds.
Zheng Qinwen, Paris 2024 gold medallist and current world number five, said: “Having the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen is a dream come true for myself and other Chinese tennis players. It is an honor to welcome the world’s best players to our home country, where the passion for the sport is unmatched. This event reflects the incredible progress of tennis in China and highlights how women’s sports continue to thrive here. I can’t wait to see how it inspires more young girls to pick up a tennis racket and dream big.”
Ilana Kloss, chair of Billie Jean King Cup Limited, commented: “We are excited to bring the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and national team tennis to Shenzhen, a city with a rapidly growing tennis community and infrastructure. This bold move will enhance the visibility of women’s tennis and support our mission to promote gender equality and inspire the next generation of athletes. The rise of tennis in China has been phenomenal, with millions of new players and fans joining the sport. We are confident that this partnership will further elevate the Billie Jean King Cup."
Active discussions continue with all stakeholders to determine the best possible timing for the Finals in Shenzhen. An update will be provided as soon as possible.
David Haggerty, ITF President, said: “China has seen a massive surge in tennis popularity, with over 20 million people playing the sport, making it the second-largest tennis-playing nation globally. The country's investment in tennis infrastructure and talent development has led to significant achievements on the international stage, including Olympic triumphs and a growing presence in global rankings.”
A partnership with the China Tennis Association and a private investor, Beijing Guoti Intelligent Technology, has been set up to successfully deliver the respective events. Beijing Guoti Intelligent Technology has been involved in developing the sport of table tennis in China for many years, from grassroots initiatives and school programs to organizing competitions at various levels.
Shen Mengying, Managing Director, Guoti Intelligence Global said: “The Billie Jean King Cup represents the pinnacle of women’s tennis, and we are proud to welcome this prestigious event to Shenzhen. We are excited to offer a world-class platform where athletes from around the world can showcase talent, inspire the next generation, and unite through the power of the sport. Together, we are embarking on a new chapter that will amplify the spirit of competition, empowerment, and inclusivity.
Li Na, former Grand Slam Champion and former world number two added: “It is incredibly exciting to see the Billie Jean King Cup Finals come to Shenzhen in 2025. Tennis has grown so much in China, and hosting this prestigious event showcases the talent we have developed over the years. This is more than just a tournament – it’s an opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans in an environment that celebrates the brilliance of women’s tennis on the world stage.”
2025 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers Draw
The 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers draw will occur at 3:30pm GMT on January 23, with hosts China and current Champions Italy automatically qualifying for the Finals.
Ties will be played across six group events the week commencing April 7, consisting of three teams per group. Each three-day event will be held in one location and played on a round-robin basis.
The Qualifiers host nations will be Australia, Czechia, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, and Slovakia.
The team finishing top of each Qualifiers group will advance to the Finals. Teams finishing in second and third positions will compete in the Play-Offs in November.
The outcome of the Qualifiers draw will be published on the Billie Jean King Cup website and social media channels - @billiejeankingcup on Instagram, @BJKCup on X or Billie Jean King Cup on Facebook.
