Summary

  • Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach last eight at Billie Jean King Cup Finals

  • Katie Boulter seals victory with dominant 6-1 6-2 win over Laura Siegemund

  • Emma Raducanu gave GB lead by beating Jule Niemeier 6-4 6-4

  • GB will face defending champions Canada in quarter-finals on Sunday

Live Reporting

Emily Salley, Marissa Thomas & Emma Smith

  1. Break points Raducanu

    *Niemeier 4-6 2-2 Raducanu

    Another one! That net cord is working wonders for Emma Raducanu and it brings up two break points for the 2021 US Open winner.

  2. 'Seeing more variety from Niemeier'

    *Niemeier 4-6 2-2 Raducanu

    Lucie Ahl
    Former British number one

    We're seeing more and more variety from Jule Niemeier and she has got the skills to do it.

    Excellent play.

    Full credit to her, she has been feeling the pressure out there but she is trying to relax and enjoy it.

  3. Niemeier breaks back

    *Niemeier 4-6 2-2 Raducanu

    We're back level! A clenched fist and a big smile from Jule Niemeier as Emma Raducanu pushes the ball into the net.

    There's been a huge momentum shift here.

    Jule NiemeierGetty Images

  4. Two break points Niemeier

    Niemeier 4-6 1-2 Raducanu*

    Fantastic from Jule Niemeier, who has got herself two break back points.

    She sends Emma Raducanu out wide, and the Briton sends back an angled shot but Niemeier is there to send the ball into the empty court left behind.

  5. Niemeier 4-6 1-2 Raducanu*

    Some lovely tennis from Jule Niemeier, who opens up a 0-30 lead with thunderous forehand winner and then a brilliant cross-court fizzer.

  6. 'Good to see Niemeier smiling'

    Niemeier 4-6 1-2 Raducanu*

    Lucie Ahl
    Former British number one

    I think relief there, it's good to see Jule Niemeier smiling.

    She's obviously feeling the pressure out there and it's not easy.

    She's got to try and disrupt Emma Raducanu.

    The fact there are only three matches in the tie, there's a lot of pressure on the first one.

  7. Niemeier saves break point to hold

    Niemeier 4-6 1-2 Raducanu*

    Jule Niemeier clings on to avoid the double break, finally getting the service hold over the line.

    Jule NiemeierGetty Images

  8. *Niemeier 4-6 0-2 Raducanu

    Jule Niemeier arrives at the net and slams the ball down the middle with pace, almost sending Emma Raducanu to the floor.

    The Briton can't return the next serve, but she brings us back to deuce with a cross-court winner.

  9. Raducanu break point

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-2 Raducanu

    Jule Niemeier hangs on as Emma Raducanu misses, but just as she gets herself back level the German concedes another break point.

  10. Raducanu break point

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-2 Raducanu

    Things are going very wrong for Jule Niemeier.

    Another double fault from the German before two brilliant winners from Emma Raducanu bring up another break point.

  11. 'Niemeier has lost all confidence on serve'

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-2 Raducanu

    Lucie Ahl
    Former British number one

    Jule Niemeier did start serving well but has now lost all confidence on the serve.

  12. Raducanu backs up break

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-2 Raducanu

    Remember, Emma Raducanu's last competitive match was almost two months ago.

    That was when she retired injured from her Korea Open quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina.

    Raducanu still had her foot in a protective boot just a month ago but she's not looking short of confidence as she wraps up a comfortable service hold against Jule Niemeier.

  13. 'Raducanu starting to return really well'

    Niemeier 4-6 0-1 Raducanu*

    Lucie Ahl
    Former British number one

    Unbelievable return. Such good timing there.

    Emma Raducanu is starting to return really well.

    She has spread the play well. Jule Niemeier has not been able to get her rhythm on the ball.

  14. Raducanu breaks early in second set

    Niemeier 4-6 0-1 Raducanu*

    SHOT!!! Emma Raducanu takes an early lead in the second set with an incredible return, squeezing the ball down the line.

    Impressive stuff.

    Raducanu plays a forehandGetty Images

  15. Break point Raducanu

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-0 Raducanu

    Another break point for Emma Raducanu as Jule Niemeier, after looking like the favourite to win that rally, slides a forehand wide.

  16. Niemeier saves break point

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-0 Raducanu

    That's better from the German number two. She patiently dictates play from the baseline before making her move to the net and lashing home a winner.

    Back to deuce.

  17. 'Raducanu is in Niemeier's head'

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-0 Raducanu

    Lucie Ahl
    Former British number one

    There is definitely a sense that Emma Raducanu is in Jule Niemeier's head.

    It's really tough when you are feeling that pressure to have that freedom and commitment.

  18. Break point Emma Raducanu

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-0 Raducanu

    Another double fault and it's break point Emma Raducanu.

  19. Deuce on Niemeier's serve

    Niemeier 4-6 0-0 Raducanu

    Some mixed serving success for Jule Niemeier who allows Emma Raducanu back into the game with a double fault.

    And then the German goes wide. Deuce.

  20. 'Raducanu has got to be pleased with opening set'

    *Niemeier 4-6 0-0 Raducanu

    Lucie Ahl
    Former British number one

    Emma Raducanu has got to be pretty pleased with that opening set.

    She saved five out of five break points, that could have made a big difference to the set.

    Excellent serving from her. You expect Raducanu to play with a little more freedom. That's when she's at her most dangerous.

    Jule Niemeier has to start this set well, she has to do a better job in terms of her return and maybe give Raducanu a different look.