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Emma Raducanu leads Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup, but what's at stake and will they beat Czech Republic?

The Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers take place this week as countries look to secure their place in the finals later this year. Great Britain face a trip to Prague to play the Czech Republic on clay, with US Open champion Emma Raducanu getting her first taste of the competition, which was previously known as the Fed Cup. Ad/> We look at what’s in store for the British team, including who’s playing, their chances of victory, and how they could still qualify for the finals even if they lose… TennisRaducanu better for promoting tennis than Kyrgios — Huber06/04/2022 AT 09:23 Who’s playing for Great Britain? Raducanu, Harriet Dart, Katie Swan and Sonay Kartal make up the British team.

Casper Ruud says 'rare talent' Carlos Alcaraz has already earned 'a lot of respect' on ATP Tour after Miami Open

Casper Ruud believes soaring teenage star Carlos Alcaraz is “one of those new rare talents that you don't see that often” in tennis. Alcaraz, 18, has enjoyed a very impressive start to the season, going 18-2 including several top-10 wins, and beating Ruud in the final of the Miami Open. Ad/> Alcaraz is now up to No.

Alexander Bublik says ATP trying to put players in 'cages' with stricter punishments, defends Nick Kyrgios

Alexander Bublik says the ATP are trying to put players in “cages” by introducing stricter conduct punishments and believes there should still be room to express emotions. The ATP are attempting to crack down after several players stepped over the line this year. Ad/> Alexander Zverev was disqualified from the Mexican Open after smashing his racquet against an umpire’s chair while Nick Kyrgios almost hit a ball boy with a racquet he smashed on the floor at Indian Wells.

Iga Świątek aims to match Ash Barty's consistency with long reign as women's tennis number one

Ash Barty ruled women's tennis with style and grace for more than two years before abdicating.

Carlos Alcaraz more promising than Djokovic, Federer and Nadal as strong claim made

Carlos Alcaraz has been tipped to succeed the legacy of the Big Three to become the 'best ever,' according to a renowned coach. The 18-year-old has long been seen as a future star but proved he was a current threat by winning the recent Masters 1000 in Miami. Rick Macci has since claimed that the world No 11 will go on to overtake Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Serena Williams tells sister Venus she’s 'going down' in hilarious rant

Serena Williams has jokingly blamed her sister Venus for keeping her up all night and ruining her sleep schedule.

Rafael Nadal's team offer Barcelona Open hope amid claims Spaniard will miss tournament

Rafael Nadal could yet play next week's Barcelona Open after picking up a rib injury in Indian Wells. The world No 4 confirmed he would be out for four to six weeks after suffering a stress fracture in one of his ribs but his doctor and the Barcelona tournament director both shared their hopes that he could recover early enough to compete in next week's ATP 500 event. After rumours spread that Nadal had been ruled out from the upcoming tournament, his PR manager appeared to shut down the claims and offer hope that he would be back in action.

Carlos Alcaraz focused on Monte Carlo Masters opener, but admits it would be amazing to face Novak Djokovic

He doesn’t want to look too far ahead in the draw, but Carlos Alcaraz is excited about the prospect of facing Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final of the Monte Carlo Masters.

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Emma Raducanu leads Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup, but what's at stake and will they beat Czech Republic?

Casper Ruud says 'rare talent' Carlos Alcaraz has already earned 'a lot of respect' on ATP Tour after Miami Open

Alexander Bublik says ATP trying to put players in 'cages' with stricter punishments, defends Nick Kyrgios

Iga Świątek aims to match Ash Barty's consistency with long reign as women's tennis number one

Carlos Alcaraz more promising than Djokovic, Federer and Nadal as strong claim made

Serena Williams tells sister Venus she’s 'going down' in hilarious rant

Rafael Nadal's team offer Barcelona Open hope amid claims Spaniard will miss tournament

Carlos Alcaraz focused on Monte Carlo Masters opener, but admits it would be amazing to face Novak Djokovic