Britain's mixed fortunes in international team tennis
Davis Cup progression, BJK Cup exit for Britain
Great Britain secured their place in the Davis Cup Finals with a dominant performance against Ecuador, with Patten and Skupski instrumental in the team's advancement. Samuel impressed on his Davis Cup debut, whilst Arthur Fery's return to London proved a catalyst for the British side's commanding display. However, Britain's week ended in disappointment as they were eliminated from the Billie Jean King Cup after losing to the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals, prompting captain Keothavong to reflect on the team's efforts.
The Czech Republic continued their impressive form by reaching the BJK Cup Finals, led by Wimbledon champion Noskova, who has become a driving force for the nation's resurgence in women's team tennis. Meanwhile, on the men's side, Australia advanced through Davis Cup qualifying with De Minaur in commanding form against Poland, whilst Germany's Zverev also powered his side into the competition's final stages.
In wheelchair tennis, Britain celebrated success at the World Team Cup with Hewett and Reid starring as the team secured their fifth title. Separately, dismissed player Moore saw his £15 million lawsuit against the WTA rejected by the courts.
Today's tennis headlines
- Banned Moore's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Keothavong 'can't fault' GB after BJK Cup loss to Czechs — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Wimbledon champ Noskova leads Czechia to BJK Cup Finals — espn.com
- Great Britain exit Billie Jean King Cup after Czechia triumph in quarter-finals — theguardian.com
- GB dominate Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Finals — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Zverev powers Germany into Davis Cup Final 8; Britain also advances — espn.com
- Patten and Skupski take Great Britain past Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Final 8 — theguardian.com
- Hewett & Reid star as GB win fifth World Team Cup — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Alex de Minaur finds top gear to seal Australia’s Davis Cup win over Poland — theguardian.com
- Shelton loses again in Davis Cup as Czechs oust U.S. — espn.com
- GB's Samuel 'caught off guard' on winning Davis Cup debut — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- GB take command of Ecuador Davis Cup tie on Arthur Fery’s London return — theguardian.com