Great Britain face Slovakia in the last four of the Billie Jean King Cup as Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter look to lead the way to a first final in the women’s team event since 1981.
Raducanu and Boulter have been on top form to defeat Germany and Canada on their way to the semi-finals, setting up a clash with surprise package Slovakia after wins against the USA and Australia.
Under captain Anne Keothavong, Great Britain have been fueled by team spirit and Raducanu has enjoyed her return to the side following a spell on the sidelines due to injury.
With Italy beating Poland in the other semi-final, can Great Britain join them to set up a first Billie Jean King Cup final in over 40 years?
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BJK Cup – GB vs Slovakia
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Great Britain face Slovakia in semi-finals of Billie Jean King Cup
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Great Britian last reached final of women’s team event in 1981
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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are yet to drop a set this week
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Slovakia have beaten United States and Australia on run to semis
Raducanu to lead off
10:31 , Mike Jones
Emma Raducanu leads off for Great Britain in this semi final and will take on Viktoria Hruncakova in the first match before Katie Boulter faces Rebecca Sramkova in the second match.
During the competition so far neither Raducanu nor Boulter have dropped a set. Can they keep up that form as they target a place in the final?
Slovakia’s team
10:30 , Mike Jones
Slovakia (ranking)
Captain: Matej Liptak
Rebecca Sramkova (43)
Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (110)
Viktoria Hruncakova (241)
Renata Jamrichova (375)
Tereza Mihalikova (42 – doubles)
Great Britain’s team
10:24 , Mike Jones
Great Britain (ranking)
Captain: Anne Keothavong
Katie Boulter (23)
Emma Raducanu (58)
Harriet Dart (61)
Heather Watson (140 – singles; 57 – doubles)
Olivia Nicholls (39 – doubles)
What is the format?
10:18 , Mike Jones
The semi-final will be contested over two singles matches and a doubles decider if required.
How can I watch it?
10:12 , Mike Jones
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the tie live via the BBC Red Button, or online via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
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When is Great Britain vs Slovakia?
10:06 , Mike Jones
The Billie Jean King Cup semi-final is due to start at 11am GMT on Tuesday 19 November at the Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga.
Great Britain vs Slovakia
10:00 , Mike Jones
Great Britain and Slovakia vie for a place in the final of the Billie Jean King Cup as the two nations meet in Malaga.
Boosted by a fit and firing Emma Raducanu, the British team have flown through their opening outings, dispatching both Germany and Canada without the concession of a set.
With Katie Boulter also in form, confidence will be high for Anne Keothavong’s squad ahead of a last four tie with surprise package Slovakia.
Rebecca Sramkova has impressed in upset victories over the United States and Australia as a relatively unheralded group eye another landmark win and a final berth against Italy.
Good morning!
09:28 , Mike Jones
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Billie Jean King Cup semi-final as Great Britain take on Slovakia for a spot in the final.
Britain have been in fine touch so far beating Germany and Canada to reach this stage of the tournament while their opponents have knocked out the United States and Australia.
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter lead the charge for GB and hope to send the team into their first final since 1981 this morning.
Can they do it?
