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 Raducanu puts Great Britain 1-0 up in Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final against defending champions Canada; former US Open champion defeats Rebecca Marino 6-0 7-5 in Malaga, fending off seven break points in second set;

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter won their singles ties against Canada as team Great Britain booked a place in the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup. Canada came into finals week in Spain as defending champions but Raducanu toppled Rebecca Marino 6-0 7-5 and Boulter beat Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-4 to give Britain a 2-0 lead in the best of three tie.