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Alizé Cornet Named French Captain for Billie Jean King Cup

11/3/2025

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Alizé Cornet, the French tennis player, has been named the French captain of the Billie Jean King Cup team.
She replaces Julien Benneteau, who served as captain since 2019.
The French tennis federation announced the nomination, citing her commitment to French tennis.
Cornet retired after the French Open first round in May, ending a 20-year career and a career-high ranking of No. 11.

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Alizé Cornet, the French tennis player, has been named the French captain of the Billie Jean King Cup team.
She replaces Julien Benneteau, who served as captain since 2019.
The French tennis federation announced the nomination, citing her commitment to French tennis.
Cornet retired after the French Open first round in May, ending a 20-year career and a career-high ranking of No. 11.