Egypt is set to host the final championship of the Billie Jean King Cup for girls and the Davis Cup for boys in 2026, marking the first time these finals will be held on the African continent.
The competitions will take place at the Smash Sports Club in Cairo from November 2 to 8, organized by the United Sports Company and supervised by the Egyptian Tennis Federation.
Ismail El-Shafei, president of the Egyptian Tennis Federation, stated in press remarks that this is a great honor for our country and a historic achievement for our continent, as it is the first time Africa hosts these prestigious global tournaments for youth.
He added, "The Egyptian Tennis Federation has a long and successful partnership with the International Tennis Federation in developing and promoting the sport through organizing numerous international events. Hosting these finals represents another important step in this collaboration and reflects the continuous growth of tennis in Egypt and Africa."
The finals will feature 16 teams of girls and 16 teams of boys in a group stage format, with teams divided into four groups of four. The competitions will be played over the first three days, followed by a rest day, and then the knockout rounds will begin during the last three days.
