Billie Jean King says Glasgow hosting the event named after her is a chance to thank Judy, Andy and Jamie Murray for their contribution to tennis.
Dubbed the 'World Cup of women's tennis', the Billie Jean King Cup Finals - formerly the Fed Cup - starts on Tuesday at the Emirates Arena.
The American icon, founder of the Women's Tennis Association in 1973, hopes for an inspirational occasion.
"It's important for Scotland to have this big event," she told BBC Scotland.
"Maybe it will ignite some child, in their heart and mind, to want to play and be a champion.