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Dart and Burrage send GB to BJK Cup finals

Dart and Burrage send GB to BJK Cup finals

Summary

Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage helped Great Britain qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup finals by winning a doubles match against Australia. Great Britain secured a 3-0 victory to advance to the finals in Shenzhen this September.

Key Facts

  • Dart and Burrage won their doubles match 6-3, 6-4 against Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez.
  • This victory ensured Great Britain's place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals.
  • Great Britain also won both Friday singles matches.
  • Mika Stojsavljevic, a 17-year-old, defeated Talia Gibson in her competition debut.
  • The British team won despite missing four top 100 ranked players.
  • Great Britain has reached the Billie Jean King Cup finals for three years in a row.
  • They will join host country China in the eight-team finals in Shenzhen.

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