Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter lost their singles matches, sending Great Britain out of the Billie Jean King Cup quarter‑finals against the Czech Republic. The Czechs displayed strong depth.
In the Billie Jean King Cup women’s quarter‑final held on 22 September 2026, Great Britain were eliminated after Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter both lost their singles rubbers to the Czech Republic.
Match details
Kartal opened the tie against a rising Czech player and fell in three tightly contested sets. Boulter followed, facing a higher‑ranked Czech opponent and was beaten in straight sets.
Overall result
With both singles points gone, Britain could not secure the decisive point in the team match, and the Czech side clinched the tie, advancing to the semi‑finals.
Looking ahead
The British captain expressed disappointment but stressed that the experience will help shape future selections. The Czech coach praised her squad’s depth, highlighting the strength of women’s tennis in the Czech Republic.
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