Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup campaign ended in the quarter-finals as they were defeated 2-0 by the Czech Republic, the tournament favorites. The match took place amid high expectations for the British squad, who had advanced to the semi-finals in the previous two editions of the competition.

Sonay Kartal returned to competitive play for the first time since sustaining a spinal stress fracture in March. In a tightly contested match, Kartal pushed world number 26 Marie Bouzkova to three sets but ultimately fell 7-6, 4-6, 6-4. Despite the loss, Kartal expressed optimism about her performance. “These events are my favourite, but they also sting the most,” she said. “It gives me a lot of confidence going forwards that, first match back, this was the level I produced.”

Katie Boulter, Britain's other singles player, faced Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and was defeated in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6. The results sealed Great Britain’s exit from the tournament, reflecting the strength of the Czech squad which remains a top contender for the title.

Great Britain’s efforts to progress further in the Billie Jean King Cup ended despite strong individual performances, highlighting the challenging competition level at the quarter-final stage.