Billie Jean King Cup: Britain advances to the semi-finals for the first time in 41 years

The Billie Jean King Cup is the most prestigious women's team tournament of the year, and this is the first time that Britain have qualified for the semi-finals in 41 years. 

Another reason this victory means a lot is that the fans were disheartened after Emma Raducanu, Britain's top tennis player, had to retract her name from the Cup due to an injury. 

The duo that won the match to qualify for the semi-finals, Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls, were called up at the last moment because Emma Raducanu had withdrawn from the game. This victory has become so enormous because no one was expecting the duo to do what they ended up doing.

Before the British duo's win against their Spanish Opponents, Aliona Bolsova and Rebeka Masarova, 7-6 (5), 6-2, the British players Heather Watson and Harriet Dart had won singles matches, allowing the British team to move ahead in the tournament.

"It's so awesome being here in Britain and being able to host this event," said Harriet Dart. "I'm just so happy to keep this one alive," she added. 

Harriet Dart defeated Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-4 and started crying at the court. Heather Watson also won against Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-0, 6-2 in straight sets. Despite significant differences in the ranks of the British players and their opponents, they stunned the audience with their incredible show of talent and determination. 

The British team will now see Australia in the semi-finals. Australia was the first team to qualify for the semi-final after defeating Belgium 3-0, and are now joined by Britain.