Summary
Great Britain advanced to the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup after defeating Japan. Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal each won their matches in straight sets, setting up a semi-final match against the United States.
Key Facts
- Great Britain defeated Japan 2-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals.
- Katie Boulter won her match against Moyuka Uchijima with scores of 6-2, 6-1.
- Sonay Kartal beat Ena Shibahara 6-3, 7-6 (7-4).
- Boulter was aggressive throughout, winning 70% of her first-serve points.
- Kartal started strong, quickly leading 4-0, and won despite Shibahara's comeback attempts.
- Great Britain will play the United States next in the semi-finals.
- The Billie Jean King Cup is a prominent women's team tennis tournament.
- Great Britain aims to win the cup for the first time, having reached the final four times before.
