Bengaluru is set to host the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs for the first time ever, marking the tournament’s debut on Indian soil. The event will take place from November 14 to 16, 2025, at SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Cubbon Park, under the supervision of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA).
Historic First for India
This is the first time India will host the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs. The tournament is a global women’s team tennis competition formerly known as the Fed Cup. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Bengaluru as one of seven host cities worldwide, following a draw held in London.
India’s qualification for the playoffs is itself a rare achievement, as it is only the second time in the nation’s history that the team has reached this stage. The breakthrough came after a strong showing in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie held in Pune, where India secured a crucial 2-1 victory over South Korea and finished with four wins in the six-team competition, alongside New Zealand.
Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs Format And Groupings
The 2025 playoffs feature 21 nations divided into seven groups of three teams each. Each group tie is hosted by one of the participating countries. India has been drawn into Group G, alongside Slovenia and the seventh-seeded Netherlands.
Group G Teams: India, Slovenia, Netherlands
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The group will compete in a round-robin format, with the winner advancing to the 2026 Qualifiers. The remaining two teams will return to their respective 2026 Regional Group I events.
Indian Squad For Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs
India’s five-member squad for the playoffs is led by Ankita Raina (ranked 292), with Sahaja Yamalapalli (301), Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (313), Vaidehi Chaudhari (405), and top-ranked doubles player Prarthana Thombare (136 in doubles). Vishal Uppal will be the captain of the team. India will face intense opposition, including Dutch No. 1 Suzan Lamens (ranked 70), Arantxa Rus (91), and Slovenia’s top player, Veronica Erjavec (172).
Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs Cup Venue and Surface
The matches will be played at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, which will feature resurfaced Laykold courts, the same surface used at the US Open, ensuring top-quality playing conditions for the international event.
Key Dates:
November 14-16, 2025
Venue: SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru
Group G: India, Slovenia, Netherlands
As India prepares to welcome the world’s best, all eyes will be on Bengaluru this November. The event not only marks a new chapter for Indian tennis but also offers the national team a chance to shine on home ground and inspire the younger generations.
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