Great Britain eliminated from Billie Jean King Cup by Czech Republic

Summarised from 4 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 17:33 · Archive

Great Britain lost to Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals in Shenzhen.

Defeats for Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter sealed a 2-0 loss for Great Britain in the quarter-finals. The Czech Republic team, led by Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, was ranked higher across the board than Britain's players.

How it is being reported

• Britain beaten in BJK Cup as opponents Czechia hailed as ‘strongest team here’Defeats for Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal saw Britain eliminated in Shenzhen.Independent Sport · 22 Sept, 17:11
• Great Britain exit Billie Jean King Cup in quarter-final loss to CzechiaThe Brits were unable to pull off a stunning upset against tournament favourites CzechiaIndependent Sport · 22 Sept, 15:59
• Great Britain exit Billie Jean King Cup to mighty Czechia in quarter-finalsDefeats for Kartal and Boulter condemn Britain to loss Men will play Germany in quarter-finals of Davis Cup Great Britain’s stay at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals lasted only one match as they fell to Czechia in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen. Anne Keothavong’s side were bidding to reach the last four for the fourth time in five years but were considerable underdogs and defeats for Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter sealed their fate. Led by Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, the whole Czech team is ranked higher than any of Britain’s players, and it was Noskova who sealed victory with a 6-2…The Guardian · 22 Sept, 15:59
• GB out of BJK Cup as Kartal & Boulter beaten by CzechsSonay Kartal and Katie Boulter lose their singles matches as Great Britain are beaten by a strong Czech Republic side in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals.BBC News · 22 Sept, 15:37
• Great Britain fall to Czechia in Billie Jean King Cup Finals last eightDefeats for Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter condemned Britain to a 2-0 loss.Independent Sport · 22 Sept, 15:37
• Bouzkova beats Kartal as Czech Republic take BJK Cup lead over GBSonay Kartal is narrowly beaten by Marie Bouzkova in the first singles match as Czech Republic take a 1-0 lead over Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup.BBC Sport · 22 Sept, 13:42
• Great Britain out of Billie Jean King Cup Finals as Boulter, Kartal beatenGreat Britain's stay at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals lasted only one match as they fell to Czechia in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen.Sky Sports · 22 Sept, 13:19
• Best not to underestimate us - GB plan BJK Cup upset against all-star CzechsGreat Britain face the Czech Republic at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday - and know full well the size of the challenge facing them.BBC News · 21 Sept, 14:34

In this story: Great Britain · Czech Republic · Sonay Kartal · Katie Boulter · Linda Noskova · Anne Keothavong · Shenzhen · Billie Jean King Cup

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