# Tennis: Defending champions Italy will face hostesses China in the quarterfinal of the Billie Jean King Cup finals in September, while Ukraine will face off against Spain. The United States will play Kazakhstan, and Japan will come up against Great Britain. Shenzhen is hosting the women’s team tournament from the tenth of September after being announced as host city until 2027. The event has been reduced from 12 to eight teams to align with the men’s competition, the Davis Cup, taking place in Bologna, Italy, in November.
Tennis: Defending champion Italy plays China in BJK Cup in September