The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced the appointment of Hall-of-Famer, Grand Slam champion, and four-time year-end world No.1, Lindsay Davenport, as the next captain of the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup team. Davenport, a three-time Billie Jean King Cup champion, is set to take the reins as the team’s 20th captain, succeeding Kathy Rinaldi after the 2023 Finals.
Reflecting on her new role, Davenport expressed her excitement: “Playing Billie Jean King Cup was always something that was a huge priority and a huge highlight for me during my career. I always felt a tremendous amount of pride representing my country, and I’m excited to do it now in a different role.