The Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers were the main women’s event of the week, with stars such as Elena Rybakina and Bernarda Pera among the key players who helped secure qualification for their nations.

The tournament needs reform and a clear-cut identity - but its hands are tied by a bloated calendar and high-profile absences

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China will be held in September instead of November for at least 2025, in a move designed to support “player calendar flow,” according to the International Tennis Federation (ITF).