Emma Raducanu displayed a combination of ruthlessness, grit and determination in a “very difficult” contest as Great Britain ousted reigning champions Canada to reach the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.

Emma Raducanus third straight-sets win gave Great Britain the perfect start in their Billie Jean King Cup semi-final against Slovakia but defeat for British No 1 Katie Boulter means Olivia Nicholls an

Tennis fans had not seen Emma Raducanu in action since September 21. Raducanu sustained a foot injury in the Korea Open and eventually pulled out of every tournament in the Asian swing of the WTA schedule.

Emma Raducanu thought that she did quite well in her comeback match as the British tennis star was pleased with how she played in a big win over Jule Niemeier to help Great Britain progress into the next stage at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

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,

Great Britain spurned a glorious chance to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, but Emma Raducanu sent out a message of intent for the 2025 season. Raducanu has endured a troubled few months that have seen her spend time away from the court for injury reasons and also due to her scheduling decisions.

Billie Jean King Cup tennis score from Britain v Slovakia semi-final - Surprise package Slovakia stand in Great Britain’s way of a first Billie Jean King Cup final since 1981