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.

Great Britain’s devastating duo Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter demolished defending champions Canada to reach the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Emma Raducanu’s winning streak continued on Tuesday but it was not enough as Britain lost their Billie Jean King Cup semi-final to Slovakia. The 22-year-old defeated world No.238 Viktoria Hruncakova 6-4 6-4 before British No.