Summary

  1. Goodbye!published at 18:20 British Summer Time 13 April

    Emma RaducanuImage source, Getty Images

    What a day of tennis we've just witnessed!

    Thanks for joining Joe and myself on the wild ride as Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu sealed Great Britain's place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals.

    If you missed any of today's action you can catch up with it all by reading Amy Lofthouse's report here.

    See you in sunny Spain in November!

  2. 'Finals are where this team belong'published at 18:18 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong on qualifying for the finals: "It's incredible. Two years ago we were the host nation of the finals, we were the wildcard entry and we still made the semi-finals.

    "On this occasion we have qualified ourselves, the players have done it, the team have worked together and the team deserve their spot.

    "That's where I believe this team belongs and I know the girls are hungry to go out there and perform."

    Katie Boulter celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'Raducanu has an incredible tennis brain'published at 18:15 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    And a bit more from Anne Keothavong on Emma Raducanu: "Emma has put the work in and she can take pride in her performances.

    "It was a great effort yesterday, a great match between her and Caroline.

    Today as well, she was able to adapt and she is an incredible tennis player, she has an incredible tennis brain.

    "It is nerve-wracking on the sidelines because a lot of it is out of your control. She trusts her instincts and knows what she is doing out there."

  4. Raducanu has been brilliant over the past two dayspublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    Emma Raducanu celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  5. get involved

    Get Involved - 'What a victory'published at 18:09 British Summer Time 13 April

    Tweet using #bbctennis

    Piyal: Emma Raducanu. Superb. What a victory. Also Kudos to Katie Boulter. What a victory in France.

    Mark: Emma Raducanu has had a great weekend in the Billie Jean King Cup! Great wins over Caroline Garcia and Diane Parry which was not easy at all. Doing so well on clay must give her great confidence for the upcoming Roland Garros Grand Slam.

  6. 'We're leaving with a big smile on our faces'published at 18:06 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong speaking after he side's 3-1 win over France: "I think its going to take a lot of work to wipe this smile off my face. What a day! The atmosphere was just absolutely rocking.

    "Katie and Emma came out to play. They put out some fantastic performances against tough opposition. I'm just so chuffed for the team, we came here and we knew it was going to be difficult were the underdogs. But we came, we performed and we're all leaving with a big smile on our faces."

  7. 'I was backed up against the wall'published at 18:03 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    Emma Raducanu speaking after her win: "I mean a lot of love for the crowd out there in Great Britain, supporting us and coming out here.

    "I'm very pleased to win two points, especially here on clay. We knew how tough it was going to be.

    "I was really pleased to win two points. Boults helped us to go 2-1 up. And the support on the bench to help us go out again. It's a massive shout out, it's not just me out there.

    "Especially being a set down, I was backed up against the wall and I didn't want to go to the doubles because they're a very strong doubles team.

    "It does feel really good. I need to shout out Ian at home who has been working with me every single day. To be able to play two matches like that back to back, it's a testament to what I've been doing I'm just glad it was able to show."

  8. 'Another special moment for Raducanu'published at 18:00 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    Sue Thearle
    Tennis commentator on BBC Red Button

    That win was made even more spectacular by the manner of it.

    You felt the comeback was going to gain wings for Diane Parry, it threatened to.

    But Emma Raducanu managed to reset in the tie-break, just when you felt like everything was against her.

    Another special moment in that young woman's career!

  9. The stats!published at 17:57 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    The stats
  10. 'Simply stunning'published at 17:55 British Summer Time 13 April

    Raducanu beats Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1)

    Sue Thearle
    Tennis commentator on BBC Red Button

    Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter have done something special. They have written their names in history on the clay of northern France with an extraordinary victory.

    A first win in France. They will enjoy this moment - they deserve to. Simply stunning!

  11. Great Britain reach Billie Jean King Cup finalspublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 13 April
    Breaking

    Great Britain 3-1 France

    And that means Great Britain will be in the finals in Spain in November.

    That win seals this best-of-five tie.

    The results
  12. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Raducanupublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 13 April

    Parry 6-4 1-6 6-7 (1-7) Raducanu

    Emma Raducanu finally gets over the line. Taking a third match point after a Diane Parry error.

    She brings an end to a stunning singles tie. Raducanu has been simply superb over the past two days.

  13. Match point Raducanupublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 13 April

    Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 (1-6) Raducanu*

    Parry hits a lob just long. Here we go again!

  14. Tie-breakpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 13 April

    *Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 (1-5) Raducanu

    So aggressive from Raducanu. She takes a risk but it comes off as she buries a forehand winner into the corner!

  15. Tie-breakpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 13 April

    *Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 (1-4) Raducanu

    This is brilliant from Raducanu who fires in an unreturnable serve. 4-1!

  16. Tie-breakpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 13 April

    Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 (1-3) Raducanu*

    Boom! Emma Raducanu takes a two-point lead with a roaring forehand.

  17. Tie-break: Mini-break Raducanupublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 13 April

    Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 (1-2) Raducanu*

    First blood Emma Raducanu who stays in a rally and finds a crunching forehand winner!

  18. Tie-breakpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 13 April

    *Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 (1-1) Raducanu

    Parry then responds with an ace of her own!

  19. Tie-breakpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 13 April

    *Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 (0-1) Raducanu

    Here we go then! Emma Raducanu starts us off with an ace.

  20. 'A fitting finale'published at 17:45 British Summer Time 13 April

    Parry 6-4 1-6 6-6 Raducanu

    Sue Thearle
    Tennis commentator on BBC Red Button

    It feels like the fitting finale to this match which has had everything you could possibly wish for.

    You just feel the energy is on the French side.