Great Britain secure Billie Jean King Cup final spot
Team fight past Netherlands to claim place in tournament’s climax
02-07-2024 of Katie Boulter
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GREAT BRITAIN battled past the Netherlands in a doubles decider to secure a place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals.
After Sonay Kartal had seen off Eva Vedder in the opening singles, British number one Katie Boulter was then beaten in straight sets by Suzan Lamens to send the tie into a deciding doubles match in The Hague.
With Boulter brought back alongside Jodie Burrage by captain Anne Keothavong in a change to her original pairing, Great Britain dominating against Lamens and Demi Schuurs to take a spot in the eight-team finals during September.
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