Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2024: Emma Raducanu & Katie Boulter put Great Britain into quarter-finals

Raducanu and Boulter win decisive doubles rubber to secure victory over Spain

Great Britain have reached the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter won the decisive doubles rubber against Spain on Tuesday. The British pair defeated Aliona Bolsova and Rebeka Masarova 6-4, 6-4 in Glasgow to secure a 3-1 victory for their team.

Raducanu and Boulter's victory completes Great Britain's comeback

Great Britain had trailed 1-0 after the opening singles rubber, but Raducanu levelled the tie with a battling 6-2, 6-1 victory over Bolsova. Boulter then gave Great Britain the lead with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Masarova.

Great Britain will face the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals

Great Britain will now face the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The Czechs defeated the United States 3-2 in their quarter-final tie.

Raducanu and Boulter's victory is a major boost for Great Britain

Raducanu and Boulter's victory is a major boost for Great Britain, who are aiming to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time since 1991. The British team will be hoping to continue their good form in the quarter-finals and reach the semi-finals.

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals is the biggest team event in women's tennis

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals is the biggest team event in women's tennis. The tournament was founded in 1963 as the Federation Cup and was renamed in 2020 in honour of Billie Jean King, the legendary American tennis player and social activist.

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals is held every year

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals is held every year and features the top 12 teams in the world. The tournament is played in a knockout format, with the winner of each tie advancing to the next round.

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals is a prestigious event

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals is a prestigious event and is considered to be one of the most important tournaments in women's tennis. The tournament has been won by some of the greatest players in the history of the sport, including Serena Williams, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova.