This is how the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2025 will be: Schedule, timings, favorites, and much more

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 15 Sep 2025 | 15.01

Paula Badosa will play in the BJK Cup Finals 2025. Photo: gettyimages

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Big week for women's tennis with the Billie-Jean King Cup Finals 2025 held in Shenzhen, China, where eight nations will compete for the title. Many of the world's best players are gathered for a tournament scheduled from September 16 to 21, with Spain entering with hopes of seeing their top player, Paula Badosa, shine. Let's review all you need to know.

It's time for the ultimate showdown as the Billie-Jean King Cup Finals 2025 kick off a week filled with thrilling tennis performances and competitive excitement. Italy defends the title they secured last year, led by Jasmine Paolini, but the competition will be tough. Spain, with Paula Badosa as their star, aims to make a mark and contend for victory along with strong contenders such as United States and Kazakhstan.

- Players from the eight participating teams

Notable absences should not overshadow an event featuring several top-10 players. Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, Paula Badosa, and Elina Svitolina are the standout names in a tournament ripe for surprises. It will be intriguing to see which lesser-known player makes an unexpected breakthrough and challenges the predictions.

- Schedule, Timings, and Competition Format of the Billie-Jean King Cup Finals 2025

Each round will consist of two singles matches and, in case of a tie, a doubles match to determine the winner. The first singles match will feature the teams' second-ranked players, while the second match will pit the top players from each national team against each other. Each day will see one round played starting at 17:00h in Shenzhen, equivalent to 11:00h in Spain, except for Thursday, September 18, when United States and Kazakhstan play from 10:00 local time, or 04:00 in Spain.

The semi-finals are scheduled for Friday, September 19, at 11:00 Spanish time, with the winners of the Italy vs. China and Spain vs. Ukraine matches facing off. The second semi-final takes place on Saturday, September 20, at the same time, featuring the victors of the United States vs. Kazakhstan and Japan vs. Great Britain duels. The grand final will be on Sunday, also starting at 11:00h in Spain.

- Top Title Contenders in the Billie-Jean King Cup Finals 2025

In such a competition format, having two high-level singles players who can secure victories without relying on the doubles match is crucial. This sets up a highly anticipated quarter-final clash between Kazakhstan and the United States; Putintseva and Rybakina will try to overcome Pegula and Navarro. The winner will be a strong candidate for success, as neither Japan nor Great Britain present formidable challenges.

As for Spain, preventing Svitolina and Kostyuk from dominating won't be easy; it all hinges on Badosa's physical condition. If the player from Begur wins her match, hopes will soar. Bouzas is expected to play the other singles match, with a strong doubles performance likely with Bucsa as the key player. Additionally, Italy should have no trouble defeating China on their path to title defense.

- Where to Watch the Billie-Jean King Cup Finals 2025

Worldwide broadcasting rights for this competition are held by TennisChannel, available for free on Samsung and LG TVs, and by subscription on their website and app, compatible with any device. In Spain, Movistar+ will broadcast the Spanish team's quarter-final, as well as both semi-finals and the final.

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