Great Britain Advances to Billie Jean King Cup Semifinals

Great Britain advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals by defeating defending champions Canada, with Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter both securing singles victories. Raducanu defeated Rebecca Marino 6-0, 7-5, showcasing her strong return from injury, while Boulter overcame Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-4. The British team will face Slovakia next, who upset Australia in the quarter-finals, thanks to Viktória Hrunčáková and Rebecca Šramková's wins. Australia, aiming for their first title in 50 years, fell short after Kim Birrell lost a close match and Ajla Tomljanović struggled with injury. This semi-final marks a significant achievement for Great Britain, who aim to capture their first title in the tournament's history. The winners will face either Italy or Poland in the final.