Katie Boulter to Captain GB at Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Katie Boulter will take the helm of the British team at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Finals, set to take place in Shenzhen, China. The tournament is scheduled for September, and Boulter replaces Katie Swan in a squad that remains largely unchanged from the team that secured a victory against Australia in the qualifiers.

Emma Raducanu, who has faced a challenging year marred by injuries and health issues, has not been included in the final roster. Joining Boulter on the team are Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic, and Jodie Burrage, all of whom contributed significantly to Britain's success in the qualifying round.

Great Britain will kick off their campaign against the Czech Republic on September 22. The Czech team boasts notable players, including Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and runner-up Karolina Muchova, presenting a tough challenge for the British squad. Captain Anne Keothavong expressed confidence in her team's ability, citing their strong performance in recent finals.

Stojsavljevic, only 17 years old, made headlines in April with a singles victory over world number 56 Talia Gibson, helping Britain qualify for their fourth finals in five years. The format for the finals will consist of a best-of-three matches, including two singles and one doubles, as teams vie for the prestigious title.