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The feat of Barbora Strycova that only three legends had achieved in history

Fernando Murciego - 30 Sep 2026
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Barbora Strycova, the fourth woman to win the Billie Jean King Cup from both the court and the bench. Source: Getty

Barbora Strycova already had a reserved place in the history of the Billie Jean King Cup, but now her seat is much higher. The Czech player achieved a feat this past weekend within reach of very few legends: she became the fourth woman to conquer the competition both as a player and later as a captain.

Strycova now joins an absolutely exclusive group formed by Chris Evert, Margaret Court, and Billie Jean King. Four names that share a particular connection with the tournament, and now the Czech player is also the protagonist of a historic page. The achievement gains even more value due to Strycova's transformation within the competition. The Czech went from defending her country's colors on the court to doing so from the bench, taking on the responsibility of leading the team and making decisions during the tie.

From protagonist on the court to leader from the bench

Strycova perfectly understands what it means to compete in a Billie Jean King Cup tie. As a player, she experienced the pressure and emotion of representing the Czech Republic for years, but now she has managed to replicate the feeling from a completely different perspective. Her name is now linked to that of four historical figures in women's tennis. Evert, Court, and King had previously lifted the competition in both capacities, a very select club to which the 40-year-old Czech now also belongs.

Barbora thus adds a new chapter to a career marked by her relationship with her country's tennis. Her success as a captain demonstrates that her influence did not end when she stopped competing professionally, as she is now also capable of conveying her experience and knowledge from the bench. Four names, four legends, and a statistic that makes the Czech true royalty in the competition.

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