The USTA and Billie Jean King Cup captain Lindsay Davenport have announced the roster for Team USA in the upcoming 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, set to take place November 13-20 in Malaga, Spain. The squad will include Jessica Pegula, Danielle Collins, Caroline Dolehide, Taylor Townsend, and Peyton Stearns. These athletes will represent the United States at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena, aiming to secure the nation’s 19th title in the prestigious competition, often referred to as the World Cup of Women’s Tennis.
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals follow a 12-nation, knockout-style format, where the U.S. will face Slovakia in the first round on November 14. The winning team will then go up against Australia in the quarterfinals. Each tie will consist of two singles matches and one doubles match, in a best-of-three format. Tennis fans can find the full schedule, team line-ups, and ticket information at the official Billie Jean King Cup website.
This year’s Finals bring added excitement as both the Billie Jean King Cup and the Davis Cup teams will be competing in back-to-back weeks at the same venue. Following the conclusion of the Billie Jean King Cup, the Carpena Arena will host the Davis Cup Final 8 November 19-24. It’s a thrilling opportunity for tennis enthusiasts to watch both U.S. teams vie for international titles at the highest level of team competition.
Team USA holds a strong record in the Billie Jean King Cup, having won the title 18 times, the most in the competition’s history. This year, with a roster stacked with talent, they are well-positioned to make a deep run.
Leading the team is Jessica Pegula, the current No. 3 player in the world and the top-ranked American woman. After reaching the US Open singles final, Pegula has solidified herself as one of the top contenders in women’s tennis. Her Billie Jean King Cup record stands at 5-1 in singles and 1-1 in doubles, and she’s been a pivotal player in securing victories for the U.S. in recent years.
Danielle Collins, ranked No. 10, has also been a crucial part of the U.S. team. Despite announcing her retirement at the end of the 2024 season, Collins remains in top form, boasting an impressive 39-15 record this year, with two WTA titles. She’s 7-1 in Billie Jean King Cup singles matches and has been instrumental in past Finals.
Caroline Dolehide, ranked No. 45 in singles and No. 12 in doubles, adds to the team’s versatility. She’s had a successful 2024 season, including winning a WTA 1000 doubles title in Toronto. Dolehide has already demonstrated her value in Billie Jean King Cup play, teaming up with Taylor Townsend earlier this year to secure a key doubles victory in the U.S. qualifying win over Belgium.
Taylor Townsend, currently ranked No. 8 in doubles and No. 47 in singles, brings her Grand Slam-winning experience to the team. Townsend captured her first Grand Slam doubles title at Wimbledon this year and has been a formidable force in Billie Jean King Cup doubles competition, holding a 4-1 record.
Rounding out the team is Peyton Stearns, a rising star in American tennis. At just 22 years old, she’s ranked No. 48 in singles and has already captured her first WTA title in 2024. Stearns, who had a standout collegiate career at the University of Texas, made her Billie Jean King Cup debut last year and looks to build on that experience this time around.
With a mix of seasoned veterans and young talent, Team USA is set for an exciting journey in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Can this team bring home title number 19 for the United States? Fans will be watching closely as they begin their quest for glory in Malaga this November.
