Great Britain finalizes team for Billie Jean King Cup with Kartal's call-up

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Great Britain finalizes team for Billie Jean King Cup with Kartal's call-up
Summary

Great Britain has confirmed its roster for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, naming Sonay Kartal as the final member of the squad. The team, which has not won the tournament since its inception, looks to improve on its performance from the previous year, where it reached the semifinals. Key players include Katie Boulter, who recently won her fourth WTA title but has struggled in recent tournaments, and Harriet Dart, who has shown recent form by qualifying for the US Open. The British team will face Czechia in the quarter-finals. Kartal's participation marks her first competitive match since March.

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  • Great Britain qualified for the finals after defeating Germany and The Netherlands.
  • Katie Boulter is the British number one but has had mixed results this year.
  • Harriet Dart recently qualified for the US Open main draw with three consecutive wins.
  • Great Britain faces Czechia in the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.
  • Sonay Kartal's last competitive match was in March.
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  • 12:30 PMYahoo SportsGreat Britain confirm their team for the Billie Jean King Cup as Sonay Kartal receives late call-up
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