Emma Raducanu made a triumphant return to action to put Great Britain within touching distance of the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals. The 22-year-old looked sharp on her comeback from her latest injury setback as she saw off the challenge of Germany's Jule Niemeier and gave Britain a 1-0 lead in the tie at Malaga's Palacios de Deportes.

Emma Raducanu made a triumphant return to action as Great Britain cruised through to the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.

Emma Raducanu gave Team GB a huge boost as they won their opening match in the first round Billie Jean King Cup, beating Jule Niemeier in straight sets 6-4 6-4.