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 thought that she did quite well in her comeback match as the British tennis star was pleased with how she played in a big win over Jule Niemeier to help Great Britain progress into the next stage at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Great Britain won both their singles matches in Malaga, with Emma Raducanu starting the day with a straight-sets victory. Katie Boulter then secured their passage, holding off Leylah Fernandez