CNN —Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said she is playing the “best tennis” of her life, after inspiring Great Britain to victory over France in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday.
“Tennis-wise I have improved because I feel like I am playing the best tennis of my career and my life,” Raducanu said, per BBC Sport.
“I knew it would pay off eventually, so I’m very pleased this weekend it was able to show.”It is the first time Great Britain has qualified for the Billie Jean King Cup finals, except as a host nation.
Raducanu then dropped the first set against Caroline Garcia later that evening before rallying to defeat the world No.
“The players have done it, the team have worked together really well, and we deserve our spot (in the Billie Jean King Cup finals),” she added, per the tournament’s website.
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