Reigning champion Italy will face a home tie against Japan in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April as it begins its quest for a hat trick of titles in the women's team competition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/20/tennis/italy-japan-billie-jean-king/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #billiejeankingcup #italy #japan