Great Britain were denied their first Billie Jean King Cup final since 1981, after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Slovakia despite Emma Raducanu taking victory.

Great Britain face Slovakia in the last four of the Billie Jean King Cup as Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter look to lead the way to a first final in the women’s team event since 1981.Raducanu and Boulter have been on top form to defeat Germany and Canada on their way to the semi-finals,

Emma Raducanus third straight-sets win gave Great Britain the perfect start in their Billie Jean King Cup semi-final, but defeats for British No 1 Katie Boulter and doubles pair Olivia Nicholls and He