What is the premier international team competition for women's tennis called?

What is the premier international team competition for women’s tennis called? It is the Billie Jean King Cup. National teams compete in this International Tennis Federation event, which is widely regarded as the premier international team competition in women’s tennis.

The tournament began in 1963 under the name Federation Cup, created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ITF. It was renamed the Fed Cup in 1995. In 2020, the competition adopted its current name to honor Billie Jean King, a major champion and influential advocate for equality in sport.

The Billie Jean King Cup is a team event rather than an individual ranking tournament. Players represent their countries, and ties typically involve singles matches plus a doubles match, with the exact format depending on the stage and rules in force. This creates a different atmosphere from the regular professional tour.

The most common mix-up is with the Davis Cup, which is the corresponding premier international team competition for men’s tennis. The Laver Cup is a separate men’s team exhibition-style event, while the Hopman Cup is a mixed-gender team competition. The Billie Jean King Cup is the women’s national-team competition.