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Wimbledon champion KOs Brits in Billie Jean King Cup
Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova sealed the tie in straight singles wins, and Noskova fired 15 aces, officials said.
- In Shenzhen, Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova led the Czech Republic to a 2-0 victory over Great Britain, securing a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals semi-finals.
- Marie Bouzkova outlasted Sonay Kartal in a three-set match to open the tie, then Wimbledon champion Noskova defeated Katie Boulter in straight sets to clinch the overall victory.
- The sixth-ranked Noskova produced 15 aces and won 71% of her first-serve points against Boulter, ensuring the scheduled doubles match with Katerina Siniakova was not required.
- This defeat marks Great Britain's first failure to reach the semi-finals since 2023, while the 11-time champion Czechs maintain their pursuit of another title at the Billie Jean King Cup.
- On Friday, the Czech Republic will face either Kazakhstan or Spain in the semi-finals, with the opponent determined by Wednesday's quarter-final match between those two nations.
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Linda Noskova, Marie Bouzkova win as Czechia eliminate Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup
Czechia defeated Great Britain 2-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals in Shenzhen, with Marie Bouzkova and Linda Noskova winning their singles matches. The 11-time champions advanced to the semi-finals.
·Noida, India
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The Czech Republic defeated Britain (2-0) and joined the last square of Billie Jean King Cup. Marie Bouzkova then Linda Noskova sealed the qualification of the Czechs, who will face on Friday Spain or Kazakhstan.
·Paris, France
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Sets left behind Bouzkova and Noskova
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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Czech Republic defeated Great Britain 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 to reach the semi-finals.
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