Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter Lead Great Britain to BJK Cup Quarters

Sensational Raducanu Powers Great Britain to BJK Cup Quarters

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter led Great Britain to the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals with a decisive 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the playoffs.

Raducanu, the reigning US Open champion, made a triumphant return to the BJK Cup after missing last year's event. She showcased her brilliance with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 victory over Tereza Martincova to give Great Britain an early lead.

Boulter Secures Winning Point

Katie Boulter then secured the winning point for Great Britain with a hard-fought 6-3, 6-4 victory over Katerina Siniakova. Boulter's relentless aggression and powerful groundstrokes proved too much for her Czech opponent.

Great Britain's captain, Anne Keothavong, praised her team's performance, saying, "I'm so proud of the girls. They played with great heart and determination today."

Kontaveit's Estonia Upsets Australia

In another major upset, fourth-ranked Anett Kontaveit led Estonia to a 3-2 victory over Australia in Tallinn. Kontaveit was in sensational form, winning both her singles matches and teaming up with Elena Malõgina for a vital doubles victory.

Meanwhile, the United States, led by Coco Gauff, booked their quarterfinal berth with a 3-2 win over Ukraine in Asheville, North Carolina.

Canada Overcome Latvia

Canada also advanced to the quarterfinals after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Latvia in Vancouver. Rebecca Marino and Bianca Andreescu secured two singles wins, while Gabriela Dabrowski and Marino teamed up for a doubles victory.

The quarterfinal matchups will be announced once all the group matches are completed. Great Britain will be hoping to continue their impressive run and reach the semifinals for the first time since 1981.