Great Britain vs Slovakia start time and Billie Jean King Cup schedule
Everything you need to know ahead of the semi-final in Malaga
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Your support makes all the difference.Great Britain and Slovakia vie for a place in the final of the Billie Jean King Cup as the two nations meet in Malaga.
Boosted by a fit and firing Emma Raducanu, the British team have flown through their opening outings, dispatching both Germany and Canada without the concession of a set.
With Katie Boulter also in form, confidence will be high for Anne Keothavong’s squad ahead of a last four tie with surprise package Slovakia.
Rebecca Sramkova has impressed in upset victories over the United States and Australia as a relatively unheralded group eye another landmark win and a final berth against Italy/Poland.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Great Britain vs Slovakia?
The Billie Jean King Cup semi-final is due to start at 11am GMT on Tuesday 19 November at the Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the tie live via the BBC Red Button, or online via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
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What is the format?
The semi-final will be contested over two singles matches and a doubles decider if required.
Teams
Great Britain (ranking) | Slovakia (ranking) |
Captain: Anne Keothavong | Captain: Matej Liptak |
Katie Boulter (23) | Rebecca Sramkova (43) |
Emma Raducanu (58) | Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (110) |
Harriet Dart (61) | Viktoria Hruncakova (241) |
Heather Watson (140 - singles; 57 - doubles) | Renata Jamrichova (375) |
Olivia Nicholls (39 - doubles) | Tereza Mihalikova (42 – doubles) |
Odds
Great Britain 4/11
Slovakia 9/4
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