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.

Emma Raducanu is now 2-of-2 at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after ousting Rebecca Marino 6-0 7-5 to help Great Britain beat defending champions Canada and progress into the semifinal. On Sunday, the 2021 US Open champion was first on the court for the British team and she got off to an outstanding start after bageling the world No.

Emma Raducanu made a triumphant return to action to put Great Britain within touching distance of the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals. The 22-year-old looked sharp on her comeback from her latest injury setback as she saw off the challenge of Germany’s Jule Niemeier and gave Britain a 1-0 lead in the tie at Malaga’s Palacios de Deportes.