Emma Raducanu performs for Great Britain again in Billie Jean King Cup - The 22-year-old defeated Rebecca Marino 6-0 7-5 in Malaga.

Emma Raducanu puts Great Britain 1-0 up in Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final against defending champions Canada; former US Open champion defeats Rebecca Marino 6-0 7-5 in Malaga, fending off seven break points in second set;

World No.103 Merino has never won a WTA title or got beyond the third round in a Major. And there was even a different sound to the shots off her racquet compared to the former US Open champion. Raducanu also made her run to every corner of the court.

Emma Raducanu played superbly in her win over Germany’s Jule Niemeier in the last round Credit: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

Emma Raducanu won in her first match since September to get Great Britain off to a winning start at the Billie Jean King Cup.

Slovakia has followed up its win over the United States with a 2-0 victory over Australia to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup finals.

Poland's world number two Iga Swiatek beat Paula Badosa 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 to knock out hosts Spain 2-0 and book her country a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals on Friday. Poland will face Czech Republic on Saturday following a gutsy performance by Swiatek after Magda Linette had won a tight contest 7-6(6) 2-6 6-4 against Sara Sorribes Tormo.