Overview

• Great Britain defeated the Netherlands in The Hague to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup finals, with a 6-2, 6-2 victory in the deciding doubles match.
• Captain Anne Keothavong made a pivotal last-minute decision to pair Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage in the doubles, deviating from the original lineup of Harriet Dart and Olivia Nicholls.
• Sonay Kartal, stepping in for Emma Raducanu, delivered a key singles win against Eva Vedder, giving Britain an early advantage in the tie.
• Katie Boulter lost her singles match to Suzan Lamens, setting up the decisive doubles rubber that ultimately determined the outcome.
• The victory underscores the team’s adaptability and resilience, particularly in overcoming the absence of Raducanu and leveraging strategic leadership to secure the finals spot.