Hruncakova holdspublished at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 6-4 0-1 Hruncakova
A routine hold to start the second set for Viktoria Hruncakova, who is ranked 238 in the world.
Emma Raducanu is at 58 in the rankings.
Summary
Great Britain miss out on Billie Jean King Cup final after 2-1 loss to Slovakia
Heather Watson and Olivia Nicholls lose to Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova in deciding doubles
Emma Raducanu beat Hruncakova in straight sets in first singles match
But Katie Boulter lost to Rebecca Sramkova to send tie to doubles
Slovakia will face Italy in Wednesday's final
Hruncakova holdspublished at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time
First set statspublished at 12:10 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 6-4 0-0 Hruncakova*
How team harmony is fuelling GB's runpublished at 12:10 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 6-4 0-0 Hruncakova*
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport in Malaga
Image source, Getty ImagesWhen Emma Raducanu was discovering life as a full-time player on the WTA Tour in 2022, she described herself as a "loner".
It raised questions about whether integrating the 2021 US Open champion into the Great Britain team environment might prove difficult.
In a sport where players operate as sole traders for the majority of the year, switching from a mindset of pursuing individual glory to achieving a common goal can be tricky.
But the way that British captain Anne Keothavong has managed to forge a bond between her players - particularly leading pair Raducanu and Katie Boulter - has been the key to the nation's run to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals.
"I know what's important for me in this competition, that the girls find a way to gel and get on," said Keothavong.
"I know from my previous experience as a player, that wasn't always the case."
Game and first set - Raducanupublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 6-4 0-0 Hruncakova*
Another roar from Emma Raducanu as she wraps up the first set in 50 minutes, with a serve to the body that Viktoria Hruncakova can only send back into the net.
Plenty of swings in momentum so far, and Hruncakova's power is clearly a danger, but Raducanu is now a set to the good.
Image source, Getty ImagesSet points Raducanupublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-4 Hruncakova
A better start to this game for Emma Raducanu and a scream of "come on" as she moves 30-0 up.
Viktoria Hruncakova goes wide with a backhand and Raducanu has three set points.
Hruncakova holdspublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-4 Hruncakova
Oh goodness me...
Viktoria Hruncakova, at 30-0 up, misses a gimme after Emma Raducanu somehow retrieved a drop shot at the net. With an open court to aim at, she plonks her effort about halfway up the net! She can't believe it!
No real harm done though as she holds to 30, meaning Raducanu will have another chance to serve out the first set.
A bit more pressure on this one for the Brit...
Postpublished at 11:59 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 5-3 Hruncakova*
Sue Thearle
Tennis commentator on BBC Red ButtonThat's a double whammy for Raducanu - she had set point and she's lost that first serve a little bit.
Hruncakova breakspublished at 11:59 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 5-3 Hruncakova*
The first break point was saved, but Viktoria Hruncakova absolutely creams a cross-court forehand to bring up advantage once more...
And it's a double fault from Emma Raducanu.
One break down - another needed for Slovakia if they're going to have a chance of winning this first set.
Break point Hruncakovapublished at 11:56 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-2 Hruncakova
Almost a carbon copy, although Raducanu gets unlucky with a forehand that pops up off the top of the net, giving Hruncakova time to put away the forehand down the line.
Set point savedpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-2 Hruncakova
One of the longest rallies of the match so far on set point and Viktoria Hruncakova saves it with a superb forehand as she advances to the net.
Deuce.
Set point Raducanupublished at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-2 Hruncakova
A second serve out wide from Emma Raducanu is planted back into the net.
40-30 - set point for GB...
'Calm and clinical from Raducanu'published at 11:52 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-2 Hruncakova
Sue Thearle
Tennis commentator on BBC Red ButtonIt's been calm, clinical and with a real clarity of thought from Emma Raducanu about what she wants to do out there.
30-15 to the Brit now, thanks to a deft winner at the net after getting Hruncakova out of position from the serve.
Postpublished at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-2 Hruncakova
But the next serve is a Raducanu ace. 15-15.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-2 Hruncakova
Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong looked fairly relaxed sitting alongside Emma Raducanu on the bench at the changeover.
Raducanu, dressed in dark blue and white, comes out to serve for the first set - and starts with a double fault...
Raducanu to serve for setpublished at 11:48 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 5-2 Hruncakova
There's a bit of anger and frustration behind a huge ace down the T from Viktoria Hruncakova.
After that opening Raducanu service game in which she failed to take three break points, it's been pretty much one-way traffic.
Hruncakova holds to 30 on this occasion and will force Raducanu to serve out for the first set.
Postpublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 5-1 Hruncakova*
Mel South
Former British player on BBC TVEmma Raducanu is in total control. Viktoria Hruncakova hasn't been able to hit a winner past her so far.
Image source, Getty ImagesRaducanu holdspublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 5-1 Hruncakova*
Emma Raducanu is finding her range on serve now, the precise placement proving too much for her Slovakian opponent.
A wonderful backhand winner is the highlight of another hold to love as the Brit takes her run of consecutive points won to 12.
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'Raducanu will be aware of dangers'published at 11:41 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 4-1 Hruncakova
Mel South
Former British player on BBC TVBoth players have a big-hitting game and can take it to each other, and that's the danger that Emma Raducanu will be aware of.
She has played similar style players during this competition, and she has had time to get used to the rhythm of the ball.
Image source, Getty ImagesRaducanu breakspublished at 11:41 Greenwich Mean Time
*Raducanu 4-1 Hruncakova
And there is the double break, as another powerful Emma Raducanu forehand can only be returned into the net.
Eight points won in a row for the Brit.
Break points for Raducanupublished at 11:39 Greenwich Mean Time
Raducanu 3-1 Hruncakova*
When she gets it right, Emma Raducanu is hurrying Viktoria Hruncakova with her groundstrokes.
Three points for a double break for GB...
