We are proud and honored to announce our partnership with the Svitolina Foundation in hosting the Billie Jean King Cup Ukraine vs Austria??????
Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-off Tie Between Ukraine and Austria to be held at Courts McKinney in Dallas-Fort Worth Metro
McKinney, Texas – The Courts McKinney – A 28 Court world class tennis center located northeast of Dallas, Texas – will be the location for the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-off Tie between Ukraine and Austria from November 16- 17, 2024.
The Svitolina Foundation, which manages the Ukrainian women's national team in the Billie Jean King Cup, selected the Courts McKinney as the new host site for the tie. “I am so excited to be part of this opportunity at Courts McKinney to bring a world-class international tennis event back to North Texas,” said Elina Svitolina, the top ranked Ukrainian player & former world no. 3. “Of course, our dream would be holding our home tie in Ukraine, as it has always been, but during the war it is not possible. Bush Tennis Center has been an amazing supporter and partner of the Svitolina Foundation, and to have them again supporting our team for the tie as the co-organizing party of the Ukrainian Billie Jean King Cup team means a lot. We hope that many people can come out and support us as we take on Austria and really help us create a home atmosphere.” The competition will be a best-of-five match series with the top women’s players from Ukraine and Austria competing to advance to the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers by Gainbridge. The event is one of eight held around the world in November, with the winners of each advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers next April. The tie begins Saturday November 16th with two singles matches featuring each country’s top two players. Two reverse singles matches and a doubles match will follow on Sunday, November 17th with an amended schedule possible if one nation clinches victory in the third or fourth singles match.
“The Courts McKinney is a fantastic venue for both teams to compete,” said Tim Stallard, tie co- organizer and Executive Director of Bush Tennis Center. “It is an honor to host the Ukrainian Billie Jean King Cup team during this difficult time in which they cannot play their home ties in Ukraine. The Bush Tennis Center is proud to partner with the Svitolina Foundation to help support children’s tennis and outreach programs from Odessa, Texas to Odesa,Ukraine. This will be a great opportunity for North Texas tennis fans to watch some of the best players in the world compete in the ‘World Cup of Tennis’ while helping support a great cause.”
Tickets & VIP hospitality packages will go on sale to the public August 17. 100% of the proceeds from the tie will benefit the Svitolina Foundation and the Bush-Wikse ACE Outreach Program, helping children worldwide with access to tennis equipment, programs & other resources.
For more information on the event visit: www.billiejeankingcup.com