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Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain’s Final Hopes End In Doubles Defeat To Slovakia (Ld)
Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain’s bid to reach the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time since 1981 ended in a heartbreak 1-2 defeat against Slovakia in the semifinals despite a win for Emma Raducanu as they suffered a dramatic defeat in the doubles encounter here on Tuesday.
The semifinal tie with Slovakia was tied 1-1 after Katie Boulter’s loss to Rebecca Sramkova, the outcome hinged on a deciding doubles match. However, Heather Watson and Olivia Nicholls were comprehensively defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova as they sealed Slovakia's place in the final.
Slovakia will now meet Italy, led by world No.4 Jasmine Paolini, in the final.
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