Two long hits from Katie Boulter hand Leylah Fernandez a half chance, but the Canadian can't take the pace off Boulter's next serve and the ball falls short at the net. 15-30.

Mel South
Former British player on BBC TV

Leylah Fernandez said she is really excited to come out here and defend the title but it does come with pressure.

A huge yell and a a fist pump tells you all you need to know. Katie Boulter takes an early lead as Leylah Fernandez struggles on serve.

The rest of the British team enjoyed that and they're all on their feet, cheering on their number one.

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Another break point for Katie Boulter after Leylah Fernandez, after forcing the British number one out wide, misses the baseline by a fair bit with the forehand.

A clenched fist from Katie Boulter, who celebrates after dominating the point and finishing it off at the net.

The next serve is too strong for the Briton, though. 30-30.

Hands up high in apology from Katie Boulter as the ball clinches the net and trickles over, catching out Leylah Fernandez who was in control of that point.

The Canadian plants the next one into the fence and Boulter holds.

The worst of starts for Katie Boulter, who gets her first service game under way with a double fault.

But never mind, she redeems herself with two quick aces.

Job done for Leylah Fernandez as Katie Boulter pushes into the net.

Perfect timing from Leylah Fernandez with the ace, saving the break point before landing a forehand down the line.

A classy return from Katie Boulter, pinching the line to bring up an early break point.

A nervy start for Leylah Fernandez, who double-faults to bring Katie Boulter level at 30-30.

The warm-ups and a final team-talk with their captains are complete.

Away we go. Leylah Fernandez serves first to get us started.

*denotes next server.

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On the other side of the draw to Great Britain, the semi-finalists have already been decided.

Iga Swiatek secured back-to-back wins to lead Poland into the last four of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time.

The world number two levelled the tie at 1-1 against the Czech Republic after defeating Linda Noskova in a match that lasted two hours and 39 minutes.

Swiatek then returned to court with Katarzyna Kawa for a rare doubles encounter, with the pair sealing a 6-1 6-4 win against Katerina Siniakova and Bouzkova.

Poland will face Italy next as Jasmine Paolini helped her side to victory over Japan, also winning her singles and doubles matches.

Here come Katie Boulter and Leylah Fernandez.

A big cheer from the crowd as British number one Boulter arrives on court with a smile on her face and earphones in.

Fernandez walks in with a brief wave and her game face on.

Only six ranking places separate these two.

Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Malaga

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An iconic tournament like the Billie Jean King Cup needs an iconic trophy.

And here it is!

Perched in the corner of the Malaga court, watching over the action, is the prize which Great Britain hope to be lifting on Wednesday.

The silver vase with its distinctive handles sits on top of three circular tiers which have the names of all the previous winners etched.

Billie Jean King, of course, is among them after several triumphs as a player and captain for the United States.

As always we want to know what you think!

What did you make of Emma Raducanu's performance? Reckon Katie Boulter can make it a clean sweep with victory over Leylah Fernandez?

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On the crowd: "We had some competition with another band but I think we snuck the win! Much appreciated to everyone supporting. Of course, it was an honour to play in front of Billie Jean King herself and Conchita [Martinez]."

On playing in the Billie Jean King Cup: "My Billie Jean King Cup performances have brought very good things out of me and I think it is the same for everyone. We all just fight extra hard, dig in a little bit. It is an honour to be representing my country carrying on and scoring a point and hopefully Boults [Katie Boulter] comes out and does the same."

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GB's Emma Raducanu speaking after beating Canada's Rebecca Marino: "It was an incredibly difficult match because the dynamics were so different in each of the sets. In second set, Rebecca really upped her level and serving great, a lot more first serves which made it more difficult to get into her service game. I'm very pleased with how I managed to fend off my own break points and then sneak that break at 5-5 and close it out.

On getting that break: "When you're playing a big serving opponent like Rebecca who is such a big server, you know there is so much emphasis on each serve. It definitely helped to have the support of our band on every single point so thank you."

Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Malaga

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As you would expect, the Brits are heavily outnumbering their Canadian counterparts on the Costa del Sol.

This lot, part of the 'Barmy Army' which provides the vocal support, are fuelling up for the tie.

Plastic pint pots filled with something which looks suspiciously like tinto de verano - the staple Andalusian summer tipple which is heavy on the red wine and supplemented by soda - fill the table between them.

"You have one, mate. It's blackcurrant," says one of the lads as he lifts a glass in my direction.

Sure it is. Their job - roaring on the Brits over what could several hours - requires a little loosening of the inhibitions than mine. It's a polite decline, of course.

Don't go anywhere! We'll be getting back under way in Malaga very soon with British number one Katie Boulter and Canada's Leylah Fernandez taking to the court in less than five minutes.