George Fuller Mayor at City of McKinney | Official website
The City of McKinney and Visit McKinney have announced that The Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park will host the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Playoff. This event, featuring top women's tennis players from Ukraine and Austria, is scheduled for November 16-17.
"The City of McKinney is honored to host the Billie Jean King Cup Playoff, an event that brings not only top-tier tennis to our community but also significant economic benefits," said Mayor George Fuller. "Hosting a tournament of this caliber showcases our world-class facilities and puts McKinney on the global stage. Moreover, we are proud to provide a home for the Ukrainian team during such a challenging time, demonstrating our city's commitment to supporting recreation and cultural exchanges."
The competition will consist of a best-of-five match series and is one of eight playoffs happening worldwide in November. The winners will move on to the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier by Gainbridge next April. The playoff starts with two singles matches on Saturday, November 16, followed by two reverse singles matches and a doubles match on Sunday, November 17. If one nation secures victory early in the series, the schedule may be adjusted.
"This international event reflects McKinney's dedication to fostering sports tourism and enhancing our city's profile as a premier destination for world-class events," said Aaron Werner, Director of Visit McKinney. "We're proud to welcome athletes and fans from around the globe, who will not only experience our exceptional facilities and hospitality but also contribute to our local economy by staying in our hotels, dining in our restaurants, and shopping in our stores."
The Courts of McKinney opened its new $11 million indoor tennis complex at Gabe Nesbitt Community Park in 2023. It features six indoor courts alongside existing outdoor courts, totaling 29 courts within the complex. Facilities include training rooms, administrative offices, locker rooms, and a viewing mezzanine.
"I am so excited to be part of this opportunity at The Courts of McKinney to bring a world-class international tennis event back to North Texas," said Elina Svitolina, Ukraine's top-ranked player who was ranked No. 3 globally by the Women's Tennis Association. "Of course, our dream would be holding our home tie in Ukraine as it has always been; but during the war it is not possible."
Tickets and VIP hospitality packages will be available starting August 17 at 9 a.m., with proceeds benefiting the Svitolina Foundation and Bush-Wikse ACE Outreach Program.
Alerts Sign-up