Lindsay Davenport, one of the most successful tennis players of all time, has been named the United States captain for the Billie Jean King Cup. The Billie Jean King Cup is a new international team competition that will be held in April 2021.
Davenport, a three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, is the perfect choice for the role. She has been a part of the tennis world for more than two decades and is widely respected as a leader and mentor. As captain, she will be responsible for selecting the U.S. team and leading them to victory.
The Billie Jean King Cup is a unique event that will feature teams from 12 countries competing in a round-robin format. Each team will consist of four players, including one male and one female singles player, one male and one female doubles player. The competition will be held in April 2021 in a yet-to-be-determined location.
Davenport is excited to take on the role of captain and is looking forward to leading the U.S. team to victory. She believes that the Billie Jean King Cup is an important event that will help promote gender equality in sports.
“I am honored to be named the U.S. captain for the Billie Jean King Cup,” Davenport said. “I am looking forward to working with the players and helping them reach their full potential. I am confident that we can make the U.S. team a force to be reckoned with in this competition.”
Davenport’s appointment as U.S. captain is sure to be a huge boost for the Billie Jean King Cup. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable as she guides the U.S. team to victory in April 2021.
