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Federation Cup (tennis)
The Billie Jean King Cup (or the BJK Cup) is the premier international team competition in women's tennis, launched as the Federation Cup in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The name was changed to the Fed Cup in 1995, and changed again in September 2020 in honor of former World No. 1 Billie Jean King. The Billie Jean King Cup is the world's largest annual women's international team sports competition in terms of the number of nations that compete. The current Chairperson is Katrina Adams. The Czech Republic dominated the BJK Cup in the 2010s, winning six of ten competitions in the decade. The men's equivalent of the Billie Jean King Cup is the Davis Cup, and the Czech Republic, Australia, Russia and the United States are the only countries to have held both Cups at the same time. After the 2022 Russia invasion of Ukraine, the International Tennis Federation suspended Russia and Belarus from Billie Jean King Cup competitions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body of world tennis, wheelchair tennis, and beach tennis. It was founded in 1913 as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by twelve national tennis associations. As of 2016, there are 211 national and six regional associations that make up ITF's membership. The ITF's governance responsibilities include maintaining and enforcing the rules of tennis, regulating international team competitions, promoting the game, and preserving the sport's integrity via anti-doping and anti-corruption programs. The ITF partners with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) to govern professional tennis. The ITF organizes the Grand Slam events, annual team competitions for men ( Davis Cup), women (Billie Jean King Cup), and mixed teams (Hopman Cup), as well as tennis and wheelchair tennis events at the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games on behalf of the International Olympic Committee. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia Fed Cup Team
The Australia Billie Jean King Cup team represents Australia in international women's tennis and is directed by Tennis Australia. The team played in the first ever tournament in 1963, and is one of four teams that has taken part in every single edition since. The Australian national team is one of the most successful in world tennis. They are seven-time world champions and have reached a total of eighteen finals, second highest as Runners-up all-time behind United States. Between 1963 and 1980, the Australian team played in every single final except for three. However, in recent times the Australian team has had a comparative lack of success, only appearing in the World Group five times between 1995 and 2010, and never going beyond the first round. However, the team has experienced a resurgence in recent times, accumulating a 15–6 win–loss record since 2005 and returning to the World Group in 2011 and 2013. Samantha Stosur holds the record for most singles wins by an Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1963 Federation Cup
The 1963 Federation Cup was the first edition of what is now known as the Fed Cup. The tournament was created provide a team competition for women, similar to the Davis Cup men's competition. 16 nations participated in the first event, which was held at the Queen's Club in London, United Kingdom from 17–20 June. United States won the first title, defeating Australia in the final. Participating Teams Draw All ties were played at the Queen's Club in London, United Kingdom on grass courts. First Round Australia vs. Belgium Hungary vs. Denmark South Africa vs. Czechoslovakia France vs. West Germany Norway vs. Austria Canada vs. Great Britain Switzerland vs. Netherlands Italy vs. United States Quarterfinals Australia vs. Hungary South Africa vs. France Austria vs. Great Britain Netherlands vs. United States Semifinals Australia vs. South Africa Great Britain vs. United States Final Notes References {{1963 in tennis Billie Jean King Cups by ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 Federation Cup
The 1992 Federation Cup was the 30th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. For the first time, qualifying rounds were split among three regional zones, each sending teams to the main World Group tournament. Germany defeated Spain in the final, held on 19 July, giving Germany their second title and first since the German reunification. Qualifying Rounds * Nations in bold qualified for the World Group. Americas Zone Venue: Atlas Colomos T.C, Guadalajara, Mexico (outdoor clay) Dates: April 21–25 ;Participating Teams * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Asia/Oceania Zone Venue: National Tennis Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka (outdoor clay) Dates: May 4–8 ;Participating Teams * * * * * * * * Europe/Africa Zone Venue: Olympic T.C., Athens, Greece (outdoor clay) Dates: April 13–18 ;Participating Teams * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * World Group Venue: Waldstadion T.C., Frankfurt, German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Federation Cup
The 1994 Fed Cup, Federation Cup was the 32nd edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. Spain Fed Cup team, Spain defeated the United States Fed Cup team, United States in the final, giving Spain their 3rd and 2nd consecutive title. This was the last competition to bear the name "Federation Cup", and the last in which the final group of teams assembled to compete at a single site. The following year, the International Tennis Federation rechristened the competition the Fed Cup, and adopted a Davis Cup-style format in which all ties were held in one of the competing countries. Qualifying rounds * Nations in bold qualified for the World Group. Americas Zone Venue: Cochabamba Tennis Centre, Cochabamba, Bolivia (outdoor clay) Dates: April 11–17 ;Participating Teams * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Asia/Oceania Zone Venue: Delhi LTA Complex, New Delhi, India (outdoor clay) Dates: May 2–6 ;Participating Teams * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Federation Cup
The 1981 Federation Cup (also known as the 1981 Federation Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 19th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. The tournament was held at the Tamagawa-en Racquet Club in Tokyo, Japan, from 9–15 November. The United States won their sixth consecutive title, defeating Great Britain in the final, in what was a rematch of the 1967 Federation Cup. Participating Teams Draw All ties were played at the Tamagawa-en Racquet Club in Tokyo, Japan, on clay courts. 1st and 2nd Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds First Round United States vs. South Korea Spain vs. Mexico Indonesia vs. Israel Hungary vs. Romania Switzerland vs. Greece New Zealand vs. Chinese Taipei Brazil vs. Ireland Japan vs. West Germany Czechoslovakia vs. Sweden Denmark vs. Soviet Union France vs. Canada Belgium vs. Great Britain Netherlands vs. Hong Kong Italy vs. Yugoslavia Thailand v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Federation Cup
The 1976 Federation Cup was the 14th edition of the most important competition between national teams in women's tennis. For the first time, enough teams entered to necessitate Pre-Qualifying rounds. The tiebreaker also was used for the first time. The tournament was held at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, from 22–29 August. The United States defeated Australia in the final, in what was the sixth final between United States and Australia. Qualifying round Eight nations played off in July for a place in the main draw. Luxembourg, Mexico, Philippines, and Switzerland advanced to Main Draw. Main draw All ties were played at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, United States, on indoor carpet courts. 1st Round losing teams play in Consolation Rounds First round Indonesia vs. Switzerland Norway vs. Yugoslavia Israel vs. United States New Zealand vs. Argentina Brazil vs. Netherlands Denmark vs. Spain France vs. Great Britain Hungary vs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company specializes in the production, distribution, and provision of household, health care, personal care, and veterinary products. History and founding William Colgate, an English immigrant to America and devout Baptist established a starch, soap, and candle factory on Dutch Street in New York City under the name William Colgate & Company in 1806. In 1833, he suffered a severe heart attack, stopping his business's sales; after a convalescence he continued with his business. In the 1840s, the company began selling individual cakes of soap in uniform weights. In 1857, Colgate died and the company was reorganized as Colgate & Company under the management of his devout Baptist son Samuel Colgate, who did not want to continue the business but thought it would be the right thing to do. In 1872, he introduced Cashmere Bouque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petra Kvitova Fed Cup 2011 Winner
Petra ( ar, ٱلْبَتْرَاء, Al-Batrāʾ; grc, Πέτρα, "Rock", Nabataean: ), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu or Raqēmō, is an historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan. It is adjacent to the mountain of Jabal Al-Madbah, in a basin surrounded by mountains forming the eastern flank of the Arabah valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The area around Petra has been inhabited from as early as 7000 BC, and the Nabataeans might have settled in what would become the capital city of their kingdom as early as the 4th century BC. Archaeological work has only discovered evidence of Nabataean presence dating back to the second century BC, by which time Petra had become their capital. The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who invested in Petra's proximity to the incense trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub. The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue and Petra became the focus of their wea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lesley Turner Bowrey
Lesley Rosemary Turner Bowrey, AM (née Turner; born 16 August 1942) is a retired professional tennis player from Australia. Her career spanned two decades from the late 1950s until the late 1970s. Turner Bowrey won the singles title at the French Championships, one of the four Grand Slam events, in 1963 and 1965. In addition she won 11 Grand Slam events in doubles and mixed doubles. Turner Bowrey achieved her highest singles ranking of No. 2 in 1964. Career Bowrey won 13 Grand Slam titles during her career: two in singles, seven in women's doubles, and four in mixed doubles. She lost in the final of 14 other Grand Slam events. Bowrey twice won the singles title at the French Championships. In 1963, she defeated Ann Haydon-Jones in the final, and in 1965, she defeated Margaret Smith in the final. Bowrey was the runner-up at four Grand Slam singles tournaments. She lost in the final of the French Championships to Court in 1962 and to Françoise Dürr in 1967. She los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margaret Smith Court
Margaret Court (''née'' Smith; born 16 July 1942), also known as Margaret Smith Court, is an Australian retired former world No. 1 tennis player and a Christian minister. Considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, her 24 major singles titles and total of 64 major titles (including 19 Grand Slam women's doubles and 21 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles) are the most in tennis history. Court was born in Albury, New South Wales. In 1960, aged 17, she won the first of seven consecutive Australian Open singles titles. She completed a Career Grand Slam at the age of 21 with her victory at Wimbledon in 1963. Taking a brief hiatus in 1966 and 1967, Court played as an amateur until the advent of the Open Era in 1968. She completed a Grand Slam by winning all four major singles titles in 1970, part of a record six consecutive major singles victories. She gave birth to her first child in 1972, but returned to tennis later in the year and won three Grand Slam singles titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
