Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain lose to Australia in Glasgow

Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain lose to Australia in Glasgow

Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls hug after Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup defeat by Australia
Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls had won the first two matches of their Billie Jean King Cup debut for Great Britain

Great Britain were unable to reach their first Billie Jean King Cup final since 1981 as a surprise run came to an emotional end against Australia.

Britain, who did not qualify but were given a spot as hosts, lost the best-of-three tie when Olivia Nicholls and Alicia Barnett were beaten in a tense deciding doubles in Glasgow.

Britain trailed 1-0 when Heather Watson lost to Storm Sanders in the singles.

Harriet Dart levelled by beating Ajla Tomljanovic – but Australia…

Report

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *