Great Britain have been knocked out of the Billie Jean King Cup after Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter lost their singles matches, allowing the Czech Republic to advance from the quarter-finals.
Both British singles representatives were unable to overturn the Czech challenge, with Kartal and Boulter suffering defeats that left their team without a path to the semi-finals. The losses ended Britain's bid in this stage of the international women's team competition.
The Czech Republic, described as a strong side in the tie, will move on to the next round. Their victory continues a run of form in the Billie Jean King Cup and secures their place among the last four nations in the tournament.
For Great Britain, the quarter-final exit brings an end to their campaign in the competition and shifts focus back to the remainder of the individual season for the players involved. The national team will now reflect on selection and strategy as it prepares for future international fixtures.
The Billie Jean King Cup remains the premier international team event in women's tennis, with the quarter-final stage determining the nations that will contest the later rounds of the tournament.