Boulter to lead GB at Billie Jean King Cup finals
Katie Boulter will lead Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen after Emma Raducanu was left out because of ongoing injury and illness issues. Britain face Czechia in the quarter-finals on 22 September, seeking to continue a strong recent record after reaching four finals in five years.
Boulter replaces Katie Swan in an otherwise unchanged squad featuring Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic and Jodie Burrage, who helped Britain qualify by beating Australia in Melbourne in April. Czechia, 11-time champions, include Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and finalist Karolina Muchova; the eight-team finals use best-of-three ties comprising two singles matches and one doubles.
- Boulter leads Britain; Raducanu is absent.
- Britain play Czechia on 22 September.
- Finals ties feature two singles and one doubles.
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The Billie Jean King Cup is the main international team competition in women’s tennis, with players representing their countries. The Finals bring together eight teams, who meet in ties made up of two singles matches and, if needed, a doubles match.
Great Britain’s team includes Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic and Jodie Burrage. Emma Raducanu has been a prominent member of the team, while the Czech team has a long record in the competition and includes leading players such as Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova.
The event gives players a chance to compete for their country as well as their individual careers. Great Britain have reached four finals in five years, while Czechia have won the competition 11 times.