U.S. Teams Defend Titles in Both Davis Cup Juniors and Billie Jean King Cup Juniors
November 10, 2025
The U.S. successfully defended their titles at the Davis Cup Junior Finals and Billie Jean King Cup Junior by Gainbridge Finals in Santiago, Chile on Nov. 9, becoming the first nation to win back-to-back titles in both events.
The American boys team defeated Japan 2-0 to win the Davis Cup Junior title, with Andrew Johnson beating Takahiro Kawaguchi 6-4 6-3 before Michael Antonius overcame Kanta Watanabe 6-3 6-2 to seal the victory. Germany defeated Turkiye in the 3rd/4th play-off to complete the podium.
In the Billie Jean King Cup Junior Finals, the Americans recorded a 2-0 triumph against France, with Kristina Penickova defeating Cindy Langlais 6-2 6-0 and Julieta Pareja beating Ksenia Efremova 6-3 6-2. Czechia defeated Poland on Sunday to finish in 3rd place.
This season sees USA win both Davis Cup Junior and Billie Jean King Cup Junior titles for the fourth time, having also achieved the feat in 2008, 2014 and 2024. Just two other nations have won both titles in the same year: Australia in 1987 and Germany in 1989.
Antonius said: “There aren’t many opportunities for team tennis so it was pretty cool. Being able to win with the team and all my friends. The team chemistry was very good. Normally we’re up against each other so it’s usually a different atmosphere, but we’re all good friends… it was probably the key to victory this week.”
Pareja said: “I think this week was really special. We all played really well. For Kristina… starting out with the first match is never easy and she killed it this week! She made it a little bit easier for me. I think it was a really good team effort from all of us and we were all super-focused. Last year was very special… but this year I think is even more special, defending the title both guys and girls again. It’s definitely amazing.”