Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup final hopes hit after Katie Boulter defeat
1 month ago

Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup final hopes hit after Katie Boulter defeat

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Billie Jean King Cup: Brilliant Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to fifth title
1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Brilliant Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to fifth title

The Hindu  

Jasmine Paolini put on a tennis masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 in the second singles rubber to wrap up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in the final on Wednesday. A year after Italy suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Canada in the decider and over a decade …

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter look at BJK Cup positives after final bid ends
1 month ago

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter look at BJK Cup positives after final bid ends

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Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
1 month ago

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition. “Jasmine raised her level really high this year.. She’s an example for …

Emma Raducanu: Great Britain have winning team despite Billie Jean King Cup loss
1 month ago

Emma Raducanu: Great Britain have winning team despite Billie Jean King Cup loss

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Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Slovakia stuns Britain to reach BJK Cup final
1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Slovakia stuns Britain to reach BJK Cup final

The Hindu  

Outsiders Slovakia reached the Billie Jean King Cup final as doubles pairing Tereza Mihalikova and Viktoria Hruncakova completed a stunning comeback victory in Malaga on Tuesday. Emma Raducanu had given Britain the lead by beating Hruncakova in the opening singles but Rebecca Sramkova hit back for the Slovaks by upsetting Katie Boulter in three sets. It is the first time …

Slovakia beats Britain 2-1 to set up final against Italy in Billie Jean King Cup
1 month ago

Slovakia beats Britain 2-1 to set up final against Italy in Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Slovakia rallied to beat Britain 2-1 and reach its first Billie Jean King Cup final in more than two decades on Tuesday. Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova defeated Olivia Nicholls and Heather Watson 6-2, 6-2 in the decisive doubles match, putting Slovakia back in the final for the first time since 2002 to face last year’s runner-up …

Great Britain suffer Billie Jean King Cup semi-final heartbreak against Slovakia
1 month ago

Great Britain suffer Billie Jean King Cup semi-final heartbreak against Slovakia

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Billie Jean King Cup LIVE: Great Britain lose doubles decider against Slovakia in semi-final
1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup LIVE: Great Britain lose doubles decider against Slovakia in semi-final

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✕ Close Emma Raducanu can 'beat almost anyone' if she stays fit Great Britain were knocked out of the Billie Jean King Cup at the semi-final stage by a resilient Slovakia who came from a point down to triumph in Malaga and set up a clash with Italy in the final. In the second singles match Katie Boulter looked to …

Emma Raducanu puts Great Britain one win away from Billie Jean King Cup final
1 month ago

Emma Raducanu puts Great Britain one win away from Billie Jean King Cup final

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Power of friendship fuelling Great Britain’s bid for Billie Jean King Cup glory
1 month ago

Power of friendship fuelling Great Britain’s bid for Billie Jean King Cup glory

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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter power Great Britain into Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals
1 month ago

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter power Great Britain into Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals

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Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia
1 month ago

Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia

The Hindu  

Britain dispatched defending champion Canada 2-0 to advance to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals on Sunday following straight-sets singles wins from Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter. READ | Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semifinals with win over Japan “I know how tough she is to beat, I know what a fighter she is. Fernandez had won 16 …

Emma Raducanu performs for Great Britain again in Billie Jean King Cup
1 month ago

Emma Raducanu performs for Great Britain again in Billie Jean King Cup

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Slovakia reaches Billie Jean King Cup semis after eliminating Australia
1 month ago

Slovakia reaches Billie Jean King Cup semis after eliminating Australia

The Hindu  

Slovakia knocked out Australia to move into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2002 after singles victories by Viktoria Hruncakova and Rebecca Sramkova gave the it an unassailable 2-0 lead on Sunday. Hruncakova overcame Kimberly Birrell with a hardfought 7-5 6-7 6-3 win in a match lasting two hours and 30 minutes. World number 43 …

Slovakia reach Billie Jean King Cup 2024 semi-final after knocking out Australia
1 month ago

Slovakia reach Billie Jean King Cup 2024 semi-final after knocking out Australia

India Today  

Slovakia advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2002 after defeating Australia with an unbeatable 2-0 lead on Sunday. Slovakia are into the semi-finals 🇸🇰🇸🇰 They make it through to the final 4 for the first time since 2013!#BJKCup pic.twitter.com/oS54iLfvBA — Billie Jean King Cup November 17, 2024 However, world number two Iga SwiÄ …

Returning Emma Raducanu helps Great Britain seal spot in BJK Cup quarter-finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Returning Emma Raducanu helps Great Britain seal spot in BJK Cup quarter-finals

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Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Swiatek beats Badosa, helps Poland oust host Spain from tournament
1 month, 1 week ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Swiatek beats Badosa, helps Poland oust host Spain from tournament

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek beat Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland led Spain by an insurmountable 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Friday. The match was delayed late in the third set for what organizers called a “medical incident” that apparently took place among the spectators in the stands inside Malaga’s Palacio de Deportes. …

Japan, Slovakia seal place in quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan, Slovakia seal place in quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The Hindu  

Japan and Slovakia produced stunning comebacks to beat Romania and the United States 2-1, respectively, and reach the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday. Townsend gave the U.S. the lead with a 7-5 6-4 win over 17-year-old Renata Jamrichova but Rebecca Sramkova leveled the tie with a gutsy 6-2 7-5 win over Danielle Collins, leaving it in …

Katie Boulter cruises into Hong Kong Open semi-finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Katie Boulter cruises into Hong Kong Open semi-finals

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Katie Boulter’s Tokyo run ended by Sofia Kenin in the semi-finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Katie Boulter’s Tokyo run ended by Sofia Kenin in the semi-finals

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Katie Boulter battles past Taylor Townsend to progress at China Open
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Boulter battles past Taylor Townsend to progress at China Open

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Katie Boulter v Aliaksandra Sasnovich LIVE: US Open tennis scores as British No.1 secures comeback win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Boulter v Aliaksandra Sasnovich LIVE: US Open tennis scores as British No.1 secures comeback win

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Raducanu reaches quarterfinals at Eastbourne after saving match point against Pegula
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Raducanu reaches quarterfinals at Eastbourne after saving match point against Pegula

Associated Press  

EASTBOURNE, England — Emma Raducanu saved a match point before beating second-seeded Jessica Pegula 4-6, 7-6, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the grass-court Eastbourne International on Wednesday. Also in the second round, Britain’s Katie Boulter won 6-4, 7-5 against 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, and fourth-seeded Madison Keys beat Anhelina Kalinina 7-6, 6-1. In men’s second-round play, there …

Katie Boulter: Emma Raducanu will be welcomed ‘with open arms’ by GB team-mates
8 months, 1 week ago

Katie Boulter: Emma Raducanu will be welcomed ‘with open arms’ by GB team-mates

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Emma Raducanu casts doubt on her availability for Britain’s BJK Cup tie in April
11 months ago

Emma Raducanu casts doubt on her availability for Britain’s BJK Cup tie in April

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Katie Boulter leads the British charge at the Australian Open as she joins her boyfriend in round two - and looks on collision course with Emma Raducanu - but Dan Evans can't join four Brit winners
11 months, 1 week ago

Katie Boulter leads the British charge at the Australian Open as she joins her boyfriend in round two - and looks on collision course with Emma Raducanu - but Dan Evans can't join four Brit winners

Daily Mail  

Katie Boulter stayed on course for a potential third-round meeting with Emma Raducanu after making it through her opener at the Australian Open. Raducanu became the fourth Brit to reach the second round on Tuesday in Melbourne after wins for Boulter, Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie - but Dan Evans' defeat denied them a perfect day. Katie Boulter booked her …

Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup

Associated Press  

SEVILLE, Spain — Canada gave another display of its depth in world tennis by winning the Billie Jean King Cup on Sunday, a year after its men’s team won the Davis Cup. Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic won their singles matches as Canada beat Italy 2-0 to claim its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup. “It’s been an incredible week and …

Billie Jean King Cup: Canada beat Czech Republic to reach first final, will face Italy
1 year, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Canada beat Czech Republic to reach first final, will face Italy

Firstpost  

Canada, who were competing in the semi-finals for the first time in 35 years, knocked out the fancied Czechs, who have won the competition 11 times – behind only record 18-time winners the United States. Canada reached the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time in their history with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic on …

Billie Jean King Cup: US tops defending champion Switzerland; Canada advances
1 year, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: US tops defending champion Switzerland; Canada advances

The Hindu  

The United States began its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a win over defending champion Switzerland on Thursday, setting up a decisive tie against the Czech Republic for a spot in the semifinals. Collins defeated teenager Celine Naef 7-6, 6-1 for her sixth win in seven Billie Jean King Cup matches. “I definitely feel I deserve …

Billie Jean King wants better scheduling in tennis and to combine the BJK Cup and Davis Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Billie Jean King wants better scheduling in tennis and to combine the BJK Cup and Davis Cup

Associated Press  

Billie Jean King wants the groups with a say in the tennis schedule to avoid potential conflicts such as the close timing and far distance between the WTA Finals and Billie Kean King Cup Finals, which led Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula to choose to compete in the former and skip the latter. On a conference call Wednesday …

US Open 2023: Jabeur defeats Bouzkova to reach fourth round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Jabeur defeats Bouzkova to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

An ailing Ons Jabeur scraped by Czech Marie Bouzkova 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 to keep her latest U.S. Open campaign on track in the third round on Saturday despite an error-riddle performance. I tried my best today and she’s a great player.” READ | US Open 2023: Alcaraz holds off Evans to reach fourth round Jabeur may be known as the …

Billie Jean King Cup: Kazakhstan through to finals, France ease past Britain
1 year, 8 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Kazakhstan through to finals, France ease past Britain

The Hindu  

Kazakhstan advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup finals for the second time after defeating Poland 3-1 in its qualifier on Saturday, while France brushed aside last year’s semifinalists Britain. Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina had helped Kazakhstan build a 2-0 lead on Friday and the world number seven had no trouble dispatching Magda Linette 6-4 6-2 to give her side …

Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers
1 year, 8 months ago

Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers

The Hindu  

Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova comfortably won their opening matches to help Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic take 2-0 leads in their Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers on Friday. The reigning Wimbledon champion fired nine aces and won three out of six breakpoints in her 6-3 6-4 victory over Weronika Falkowska to put Kazakhstan in full control …

Britain up against it as France take 2-0 lead in Billie Jean King Cup qualifier
1 year, 8 months ago

Britain up against it as France take 2-0 lead in Billie Jean King Cup qualifier

The Telegraph  

Great Britain were down and almost out on Friday night, after losing the first two rubbers of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier to France by the finest of margins. In a day of tennis that saw every set pushed to a tiebreak, both Britons Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart played well beyond their ranking and their recent form, but …

Emma Raducanu out of Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup squad
1 year, 9 months ago

Emma Raducanu out of Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup squad

The Hindu  

Emma Raducanu will not be part of Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup squad to face France in the qualifiers with captain Anne Keothavong saying on Friday that the British number one was “unavailable”. Former U.S. Open champion Raducanu, now ranked 77th in the world, reached the last 16 at Indian Wells this week where she lost to world number one …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Australia defeat hosts Great Britain to reach summit clash for the 19th time
2 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Australia defeat hosts Great Britain to reach summit clash for the 19th time

Firstpost  

Storm Sanders and Samantha Stosur won the decisive doubles clash for Australia to send them to the final, where they face 2021 runners-up Switzerland. Glasgow: Australia reached the final of the biggest team event in women’s tennis for the 19th time after winning the decisive doubles on a match tiebreaker to beat host nation Britain 2-1 in a thriller at …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Great Britain to face Australia in semis after shock 3-0 victory over Spain
2 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Great Britain to face Australia in semis after shock 3-0 victory over Spain

Firstpost  

Britain, who have never won the tournament and last reached the semi-finals in 1981, defied the odds thanks to Heather Watson and Harriet Dart in the singles and Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls in the doubles. Glasgow: Great Britain will face Australia in their first appearance in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for 41 years after a shock 3-0 …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Switzerland crush Italy, Spain beat Kazakhstan
2 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Switzerland crush Italy, Spain beat Kazakhstan

Firstpost  

Switzerland sit top of Group A as they bid to go one step further than 12 months ago when they lost the final against Russia. Glasgow: Switzerland powered to a clean sweep against Italy as last year’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals runners-up started their campaign with a 3-0 victory in Glasgow on Wednesday. Jil Teichmann put Switzerland ahead by …

Great Britain win doubles match to keep BJK Cup hopes alive
2 years, 1 month ago

Great Britain win doubles match to keep BJK Cup hopes alive

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Billie Jean King Cup: US thwart Ukraine rally to reach finals along with Poland, Czech Republic
2 years, 8 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: US thwart Ukraine rally to reach finals along with Poland, Czech Republic

Firstpost  

The US were the last to clinch their spot in the finals on a day that saw world number one Iga Swiatek of Poland crush Romania’s 324th-ranked Andreea Prisacariu 6-0, 6-0 in 45 minutes to seal victory for the hosts in Radom. Ukraine came up just short in a thrilling comeback bid on Saturday, falling 3-2 to the United States, …

Billie Jean King Cup: Alison Riske rewarded in marathon tiebreak; Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu shine
2 years, 8 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Alison Riske rewarded in marathon tiebreak; Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu shine

Firstpost  

Riske needed eight set points in the tiebreaker while Yastremska battled back from 5-1 down and had four set points herself before the American pulled off the epic decider in the opening rubber of the tie in Asheville, North Carolina. Alison Riske came out on top of the second-longest tiebreak in Billie Jean King Cup history on Friday, edging Dayana …

Part of Ukraine-US Ticket Revenue in Billie Jean King Cup Will go to Relief Fund
2 years, 9 months ago

Part of Ukraine-US Ticket Revenue in Billie Jean King Cup Will go to Relief Fund

News 18  

A portion of ticket revenue from the Billie Jean King Cup matches between Ukraine and the United States next month will go to a relief fund to help those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Tennis Association announced on Friday that it will donate 10% of ticket revenue, and local sponsors will also make contributions. The winning country …

Redemption for Pavlyuchenkova as Russian lift Billie Jean King Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Redemption for Pavlyuchenkova as Russian lift Billie Jean King Cup

The Hindu  

Six years after Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova suffered heartbreak versus the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup final in Prague, the Russian redeemed herself at the same venue with a winner's medal against Switzerland. It was the team's first final appearance since 2015 when the Russians lost 3-2 after the deciding doubles against the Czechs at the O2 Arena with …

Billie Jean King Cup: Russia beat Switzerland to win maiden event amid 'cheating' accusations
3 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Russia beat Switzerland to win maiden event amid 'cheating' accusations

Firstpost  

Daria Kasatkina beat Jil Teichmann 6-2, 6-4 and Liudmila Samsonova overpowered Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to bring Russia its fifth title overall in the team competition previously known as the Fed Cup. Prague: Russia edged Switzerland to win the maiden Billie Jean King Cup in Prague on Saturday, but the win turned sour as the Swiss suggested …

Billie Jean King Cup: Russia to face Switzerland in the final
3 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Russia to face Switzerland in the final

Firstpost  

Switzerland are through to the Billie Jean King Cup final for only the second time - after a 23 year gap. Prague: Liudmila Samsonova and Jil Teichmann stole the show in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Prague on Friday as they set up a final clash between Russia and Switzerland. Don't stop believing 💫 Switzerland storm past Australia …

Switzerland sets up Billie Jean King Cup final with Russia
3 years, 1 month ago

Switzerland sets up Billie Jean King Cup final with Russia

The Hindu  

Belinda Bencic overwhelmed Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3, 6-2 on Friday to help lead Switzerland into a Billie Jean King Cup final showdown with four-time champions Russia. Switzerland reached the final for the first time since 1998 after Jil Teichmann romped to a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Storm Sanders before Bencic handed the Swiss an unbeatable 2-0 lead by dispatching Tomljanovic …

Billie Jean King Cup: Super Samsonova powers Russia past U.S. into final
3 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Super Samsonova powers Russia past U.S. into final

The Hindu  

Liudmila Samsonova won her singles rubber before returning with Veronika Kudermetova in the deciding doubles to help Russia beat the United States in a thrilling tie on Friday and reach the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time since 2015. With American great Billie Jean King watching from the stands, Samsonova and Kudermetova defeated the American pair of …

Pavlyuchenkova guides Russia to Billie Jean King Cup semis
3 years, 1 month ago

Pavlyuchenkova guides Russia to Billie Jean King Cup semis

The Hindu  

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova rallied from a set down to beat Alize Cornet on Wednesday and help the Russian Tennis Federation oust defending champion France and reach the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2015. Ekaterina Alexandrova lost the first rubber to Clara Burel, leaving Pavlyuchenkova, the highest ranked among the Russian side at 12th, needing to beat …

Billie Jean King Cup: Holders France stunned by Canada; Czechs withstand Germany pressure
3 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Holders France stunned by Canada; Czechs withstand Germany pressure

Firstpost  

Belgium, Spain and the Czech Republic started the tournament with wins, securing an advantage ahead of the second and final ties in the three-member groups. Prague: Champions France stumbled at the first hurdle as they lost to Canada in their opening tie of the maiden Billie Jean King Cup final tournament in Prague on Monday. Alize Cornet levelled the score …

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