Key Takeaways
- Coco Gauff will headline the United States team in a Billie Jean King Cup Playoff tie against Hungary on November 21-22.
- The best-of-five encounter will take place at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, where the American team holds an undefeated 4-0 historical record.
- Lindsay Davenport will serve as captain, with official 5-player rosters scheduled to be finalized on October 21.
Delray Beach stages American playoff tie against Hungary
Coco Gauff is set to represent the United States on familiar territory next month. The two-time Grand Slam champion will spearhead the American squad when they host Hungary in a Billie Jean King Cup Playoff tie scheduled for November 21-22 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.
The fixture marks a true homecoming for Gauff, who grew up in Delray Beach and frequently trains in the area. Captained by former world No. 1 and Hall of Famer Lindsay Davenport, the U.S. team aims to secure a return to the competition’s Qualifying pool and keep alive their path toward the 2027 title.
Format and venue history in Florida
The showdown will be contested as a best-of-five rubber across 2 days. Action begins on Saturday with 2 singles encounters featuring each country’s top 2 nominated athletes. Sunday’s program opens with a doubles match before concluding with reverse singles, though the schedule may be altered if either nation clinches the required 3 wins early.
Delray Beach has served as a reliable fortress for the American team, boasting a perfect 4-0 record at the facility. Their previous tie at the venue took place in 2023, when Gauff partnered with Jessica Pegula to sweep Austria.
Recent tournament match results
Leading into international team commitments, players across the ATP and WTA tours completed notable fixtures in Shanghai and Beijing:
| Tournament | Round | Matchup | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Shanghai | First round | H. Rune vs. D. Altmaier | 6-1, 6-7, 5-6, 4-6 |
| WTA Beijing | Round of 16 | A. Li vs. E. Svitolina | 2-6, 1-6, 2-6, 3-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | A. Fery vs. M. Cilic | 7-6, 6-2, 1-6 |
| WTA Beijing | Round of 16 | A. Charaeva vs. Q. Zheng | 1-6, 6-2, 4-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | M. Bellucci vs. Y. Zhou | 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | Y. Wu vs. M. Zheng | 6-3, 7-6, 6-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | Q. Halys vs. C. Wong | 6-4, 7-6, 5-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | Y. Hanfmann vs. K. Majchrzak | 6-7, 4-6, 7-3, 7-6, 7-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | R. Hijikata vs. R. Safiullin | 5-7, 3-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | Z. Zhang vs. T. Machac | 6-1, 6-7, 3-6, 2-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | M. Trungelliti vs. R. Sakamoto | 3-6, 5-7 |
| WTA Beijing | Round of 16 | C. Gauff vs. E. Mertens | 3-1, 3-3, 3-6, 6-6 |
| ATP Shanghai | First round | A. Molcan vs. F. Cina | 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 |
| WTA Beijing | Round of 16 | I. Jovic vs. I. Swiatek | 1-8, 0-6, 1-6, 3-6 |
Cori Gauff in 2026
Now the world no.4, Coco played her last match on the 7th of October when she capitulated to world no.19 Elise Mertens 6-3 6-3 in the 4th round in Beijing (draw).
During this season Coco has achieved a composed 47-16 record. Coco conquered 1 title in Cincinnati.
