Emma Raducanu Leads Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup

Emma Raducanu made a successful return to competitive tennis after a two-month injury hiatus, defeating Germany's Jule Niemeier 6-4, 6-4 in the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga. This victory gave Great Britain a crucial 1-0 lead in their quest for a first-ever title in the tournament. Raducanu demonstrated impressive resilience, saving five break points in a pivotal moment during the first set and exhibiting strong serving with seven aces. Despite some tense moments, including needing six match points to close out the match, her performance was largely dominant. The win extends Raducanu's Billie Jean King Cup winning streak to three matches, putting her team one step closer to the quarter-finals. British No. 1 Katie Boulter is set to compete next, with the opportunity to secure victory for the team against Laura Siegemund.