GB name strongest possible squad for BJK Cup qualifiers

Katie Boulter won matches in ties against France, Germany and Canada in 2024

British number one Katie Boulter has been named in a five-player team for Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April.

Boulter, 28, is joined by former US Open winner Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal, Harriet Dart and Olivia Nicholls for the new round-robin format at Sportcampus Zuiderpark in The Hague between 10-12 April.

Great Britain face the Netherlands and Germany, with the top nation from the week sealing a place in the Finals later this year.

The other two teams will meet in the play-offs for the chance to return to the qualifiers in 2026.

"With the change in format, the competition will be even more challenging but I'm confident I've got a group of players who will rise to the occasion and give it their best," GB captain Anne Keothavong said.

"Representing our country is always an honour and we look forward to the challenge with the fans' support behind us."

Great Britain lost against Slovakia in the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in 2024.

Heather Watson has dropped out of the squad, with British number three Kartal named in her place.

Kartal, 23, is involved for just the second time after linking up with Great Britain for an away tie against the Czech Republic in 2021, although she did not feature in that 3-2 loss in Prague.