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Katie Boulter expresses optimism that “this is Great Britain’s time” to clinch their inaugural Billie Jean King Cup title following a decisive 2-0 victory over Japan, which propelled them into the semi-finals.
In an impressive display on Thursday, Boulter and Sonay Kartal secured wins in their respective singles matches, paving the way for a showdown with the United States. Should Britain triumph over the 18-time champions, they would reach their first final in 44 years, marking a total of five finals appearances after having reached the title match four times without a win—more than any other nation.
Earlier in the tournament, Boulter and Jodie Burrage showcased their prowess by defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in April, securing their place in the eight-team Finals. Their momentum continues to gather speed in Shenzhen as they aim for championship glory.
“This team qualified earlier this year, demonstrating tremendous heart,” Boulter stated. “We really deserve to be here, and hopefully, we can make it to the final. We believe this is our moment.”
With Emma Raducanu withdrawing to focus on the WTA Tour, Boulter has stepped up as the top singles player for Great Britain in China. Despite the setback, the team’s confidence appears unshaken, evident from Kartal’s solid 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) victory over Ena Shibahara, followed by Boulter’s commanding 6-2, 6-0 win against Moyuka Uchijima.
“Sonay delivered an exceptional performance, making it easier for me to follow suit,” Boulter added.
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