In the three singles rubbers of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against France, Great Britain put up a strong, gritty resistance as underdogs on home soil. No match was easy, no game was relinquished without a fight and they punched above their weight until the end.
But no amount of grit and good vibes could hold off the more talented, experienced and accomplished team as France clinched all three victories. After edging out Katie Boulter in her opening rubber, Caroline Garcia held off a late surge from Harriet Dart to win 6-1, 6-7 (10), 6-1.
