Ghana’s Diamond Rackets stun Kenya with 2026 Billie Jean Cup opening win

Ghana’s women’s tennis team, the Diamond Rackets, made a stunning start to the 2026 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Africa Group III campaign after beating second-seeded Kenya 3-0 in their opening tie on Monday, July 13.

The BJK Cup Africa Group III tournament runs until July 18, with the top two nations earning promotion.

Ranked 11th heading into the tournament, Ghana produced a commanding performance against the continent’s second-ranked seed at the National Tennis Centre to underline their ambition of securing promotion.