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.

Britain's Emma Raducanu in action during her win over Canada's Rebecca Marino at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena on Nov 17. Britain prevailed 2-0 to set up a semi-final clash against Slovakia.

Emma Raducanu performs for Great Britain again in Billie Jean King Cup - The 22-year-old defeated Rebecca Marino 6-0 7-5 in Malaga.

Defending champion Canada fell 2-0 to Britain in a quarter-final tie at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals women’s tennis tournament on Sunday. Vancouver’s Rebecca Marino dropped the first singles match 6-0, 7-5 to Emma Raducanu. Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., lost 6-2, 6-4 to Katie Boulter in the second match.

Katie Boulter secured an impressive victory over Leylah Fernandez, defeating the 2021 US Open runner-up 6-2, 6-4, and clinched Great Britain’s spot in the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals.

Emma Raducanu defeated Rebecca Marino and Katie Boulter saw off Leylah Fernandez to set up a tie with Slovakia on Tuesday.

Emma Raducanu’s sparkling return to action continues as she combined with Katie Boulter to fire Great Britain past defending champions Canada to reach the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals. Raducanu and Boulter are yet to drop a set in two ties at the Palacio de Deportes in Malaga and,

Slovakia overcame Australia 2-0 on Sunday to reach the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup. Later on Sunday, Britain will play holders Canada with the winners set to face Slovakia in the semi-finals.