Anne Keothavong is in the news as a tennis commentator and former pro, after her career-high ranking of No. 48 and 28 ITF titles.
Italy defended their Billie Jean King Cup title with a 2-0 victory over the US in Shenzhen, claiming their sixth title. Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini won their singles matches, marking Italy's back-to-back wins and extending the US drought since 2017. The victory highlights Italy's rising prominence in women's tennis amid a successful sports period.