Great Britain Eliminated in Billie Jean King Cup

Great Britain was eliminated from the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after a dramatic turnaround by Slovakia, losing the tie 2-1. Emma Raducanu secured a straight-sets victory against Viktoria Hruncakova, but Katie Boulter faltered after winning the first set against Rebecca Sramkova, ultimately losing in three sets. The match proceeded to a deciding doubles, where Heather Watson and Olivia Nicholls were convincingly defeated, sealing Britain's fate. Despite the disappointment, Raducanu's performance throughout the tournament was commendable, showing promise for future competitions. Captain Anne Keothavong expressed pride in the team's journey and efforts leading to the semi-finals. Slovakia will now face Italy in the finals, aiming for their second title.