U-NEXT to Exclusively Live Stream Women's World Cup of Tennis 'BJK Cup' and New Era Entertainment Tennis 'UTS'! Partial Free Streams on YouTube Confirmed!
U-NEXT will provide exclusive live coverage of the BJK Cup and the innovative tennis league Bastide UTS Nîmes. The service aims to broaden the tennis fan base by also offering partial free streams on their official YouTube channel.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 21:00
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U-NEXT, operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Tenshin Tsutsumi) of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, will exclusively live stream the women's national team tennis competition 'Billie Jean King Cup' and the new entertainment-style tennis league 'Bastide UTS Nîmes.' Additionally, partial free live streaming for both tournaments has been confirmed for the U-NEXT official tennis YouTube channel.
**Women's National Team Competition, 'BJK Cup'**
Last season, the Japanese national team made a vivid impression on the world by securing a ticket to the 'Final 8.' From this tournament, a knockout format where two countries face off directly has been adopted, with the winner advancing to the Final 8 in November. The Japanese team aims to carry forward last year's momentum into a new struggle with sharpened focus.
The Japanese roster includes Moeuka Uchijima, an attacker with powerful strokes; Himeno Sakatsume, known for persistent defense and high stamina; Nao Hibino, with high precision and skillful tactics; Shuko Aoyama, a master of volleys and court placement ranked high in world doubles; and Eri Hozumi, a Grand Slam finalist.
From the Italian side, keep an eye on Jasmine Paolini, who rose to the top 10 in the world rankings after being the runner-up at both the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024. Despite her small 163cm frame, she overwhelms opponents with her footwork and high-spin strokes. Sara Errani, who won the gold medal in doubles at the Paris Olympics with Paolini, is also a formidable opponent, maintaining peak performance through a style utilizing change of pace and tactics.
**'Bastide UTS Nîmes,' the New League Overturning Tennis Conventions**
Created by legendary coach Patrick Mouratoglou, 'UTS' is a new era of tennis that goes beyond traditional frameworks. Its most striking feature is its unique rules. It adopts a strict time-based system of 10-minute quarters, with only a 15-second interval between points. Matches are fast-paced and settled in about an hour. Furthermore, the system includes innovative elements like 'UTS Cards' that can triple points for a turnaround and 'Real-time Coaching,' allowing players to consult with coaches during the match.
Opening on Friday, April 3rd, Bastide UTS Nîmes will feature star players such as Alexander Bublik, known for unpredictable play, and Andrey Rublev, one of the tour's hardest hitters. Other major stars like Casper Ruud and Grigor Dimitrov will also participate. Experience a new form of sports that transcends traditional tennis boundaries. Day 1 content is also scheduled to be released for free on YouTube.
**Women's National Team Competition, 'BJK Cup'**
Last season, the Japanese national team made a vivid impression on the world by securing a ticket to the 'Final 8.' From this tournament, a knockout format where two countries face off directly has been adopted, with the winner advancing to the Final 8 in November. The Japanese team aims to carry forward last year's momentum into a new struggle with sharpened focus.
The Japanese roster includes Moeuka Uchijima, an attacker with powerful strokes; Himeno Sakatsume, known for persistent defense and high stamina; Nao Hibino, with high precision and skillful tactics; Shuko Aoyama, a master of volleys and court placement ranked high in world doubles; and Eri Hozumi, a Grand Slam finalist.
From the Italian side, keep an eye on Jasmine Paolini, who rose to the top 10 in the world rankings after being the runner-up at both the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024. Despite her small 163cm frame, she overwhelms opponents with her footwork and high-spin strokes. Sara Errani, who won the gold medal in doubles at the Paris Olympics with Paolini, is also a formidable opponent, maintaining peak performance through a style utilizing change of pace and tactics.
**'Bastide UTS Nîmes,' the New League Overturning Tennis Conventions**
Created by legendary coach Patrick Mouratoglou, 'UTS' is a new era of tennis that goes beyond traditional frameworks. Its most striking feature is its unique rules. It adopts a strict time-based system of 10-minute quarters, with only a 15-second interval between points. Matches are fast-paced and settled in about an hour. Furthermore, the system includes innovative elements like 'UTS Cards' that can triple points for a turnaround and 'Real-time Coaching,' allowing players to consult with coaches during the match.
Opening on Friday, April 3rd, Bastide UTS Nîmes will feature star players such as Alexander Bublik, known for unpredictable play, and Andrey Rublev, one of the tour's hardest hitters. Other major stars like Casper Ruud and Grigor Dimitrov will also participate. Experience a new form of sports that transcends traditional tennis boundaries. Day 1 content is also scheduled to be released for free on YouTube.