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Serena, Venus Williams not competing for USA in Billie Jean King Cup

The United States will field a Billie Jean King Cup team without the iconic Williams sisters, opting instead for a homegrown doubles pairing. Taylor Townsend, a Boca Raton native ranked No.

2 in the world in doubles, will return from a recent appendectomy to team up with veteran Nicole Melichar-Martinez, currently ranked No. 9.

The team also includes singles stars Coco Gauff, Madison Keys (2025 Australian Open champion), and Ann Li, though Li’s participation may hinge on the match’s outcome. The USA, which missed qualifying for the 2026 final, will face Hungary in a crucial qualifier at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on November 21–22, aiming to secure a spot in the 2027 tournament.

Notable absences include top-ranked American Jessica Pegula and Amanda Ansimova, both likely fatigued after a grueling season. USA captain Lindsay Davenport emphasized the team’s depth, highlighting three Top-25 singles players and two Top-10 doubles specialists, while Hungary will be led by Ana Bondar in singles and Fanny Stollar in doubles.

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