Great Britain eliminated from Billie Jean King Cup after losing to Czech Republic in quarter-finals

Great Britain were eliminated from the Billie Jean King Cup on Tuesday in Shenzhen, China, losing 2-0 to the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals. Sonay Kartal, returning from injury, lost a three-hour match to Marie Bouzkova, and Katie Boulter was defeated by Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova. The Czech team, 11-time champions, advanced to the semi-finals. Britain, who had reached the semi-finals in three of the past four years, failed to do so this time.