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.

The Billie Jean King Cup semi-final is due to start at 11am GMT on Tuesday 19 November at the Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the tie live via the BBC Red Button, or online via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

Ashlyn Krueger and Taylor Townsend saved six match points but ultimately lost the decisive doubles match and the United States was defeated 6-3, 3-6, 10-8 by Slovakia and was eliminated in the first round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Slovakia reached the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2002, defeating Australia. Viktoria Hruncakova and Rebecca Sramkova won decisive singles matches. Slovakia previously ousted record champions the USA.

The semi-final tie between Great Britain and Slovakia is scheduled to begin at 11am GMT on Tuesday November 19, 2024. Raducanu is expected to once again play the first singles match, with Boulter then following her on court. If a doubles rubber is required, British duo Olivia Nicholls and Heather Watson are likely to be called upon.

Britain defeated Canada 2-0 to reach the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals, with Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter winning their singles matches. Slovakia also advanced by defeating Australia. They will face Slovakia and Poland will play Italy in the semi-finals.

Slovakia reach the last eight of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a 2-1 victory over 18-time champions the United States.

Ashlyn Krueger and Taylor Townsend saved six match points but ultimately lost the decisive doubles match as the United States was defeated 6-3, 3-6, 10-8 by Slovakia and was eliminated 2-1 in the first round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals early Friday.