Tennis
Great Britain win first Billie Jean King Cup tie despite Emma Raducanu withdrawal
Great Britain won their first tie of the qualifying stage at the Billie Jean King Cup on Friday. Facing Group F rivals Germany, Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter both won their singles matches to give the Brits a crucial victory in Emma Raducanu’s absence.
There is still a doubles match to be played as part of the tie, but Anne Keothavong’s British team secured the win by going 2-0 in the singles rubbers. Team GB will be back on Saturday to face the Netherlands, with the group winners advancing to the BJK Cup Finals in September.
