Thailand Faces Switzerland in Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs
Thailand will host Switzerland in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup World Group play-offs at Muang Thong Thani on November 21-22. Both nations have named squads featuring multiple top-100 players, setting up a tightly contested five-rubber tie where the first team to three wins advances.
The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge World Group play-off between Thailand and Switzerland will take place at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, on November 21-22, 2026. The International Tennis Federation officially announced both team rosters on October 21.
Regarding this, Suchai Phonchaisak Udom, President of the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand Under Royal Patronage, revealed that Switzerland is sending top-100 players led by Belinda Bencic (world No. 14), Viktorija Golubic (No. 82), Simona Waltert (No. 125), Susan Bandecchi (No. 139), and Jil Teichmann (No. 171), with Heinz Gunthardt as captain.
Thailand also fields top-100 players, confirmed to the association: "Rungkhao" Lanlana Tararudee (No. 53), "Mai" Mananchaya Sawangkaew (No. 84), "Omsin" Anchisa Chanta (No. 495), "Taew" Thasaporn Naklo (No. 549), and "Earth" Peangtarn Plipuech (doubles No. 100). "Coach X" Picharphal Khamman is captain and Phuchong Lehasiriwong is team manager.
"With both sides boasting top-100 players, the tie promises to be intense and exciting. As hosts we will fight with full effort while also extending the best hospitality to the Swiss team," the Thai tennis chief said.
Suchai added that the play-off consists of five rubbers: two singles on day one, one doubles and two reverse singles on day two. The first team to win three rubbers advances.
