New Zealand women’s tennis team named for Billie Jean King Cup in China

Tennis NZ have confirmed their five-strong lineup to contest the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 competition in China from 8-13 April 2024. The team is spearheaded by experienced WTA tour professional Erin Routliffe and LuLu Sun who recently switched allegiances to NZ. Also on the the team is Australia-based Kiwi Monique Barry, Valentina Ivanov, competing in her fifth event, and veteran Paige Hourigan who has made a fantastic comeback from injury last year.   

Six teams will compete in Asia/Oceania Group I. There will be one pool of six teams. The top two teams will win promotion to the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, while the bottom two teams will be relegated to Asia/Oceania Group II in 2025.

The NZ team will be led by Captain Matt Hair
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