Great Britain’s prospects of team success in Malaga this November have been significantly boosted by Emma Raducanu’s inclusion in the latest Billie Jean King Cup squad.

Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu have both been named in the British team for November’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Harriet Dart, Heather Watson and doubles specialist Olivia Nicholls complete the five-woman team for the competition in Malaga from 13-20 November.

Great Britain open their campaign against Germany on November 15, with the winners to face defending champions Canada in the quarter-finals; Harriet Dart, Heather Watson and doubles specialist Olivia Nicholls will also feature;

US Open winner will be joined by Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson and Olivia Nicholls for the event in Malaga

After winning both of her matches during their qualifying tie against France, Raducanu has decided to return to the team in Malaga at the end of the year. Team captain Anne Keothavong has named her line-up for the BJK Cup Finals, taking place from November 13 to 20. British No. 1 Katie Boulter will lead the squad.

The squads for November’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals have been announced – and there is one notable absentee. World No 1 Iga Swiatek will not be in action for the third Finals in a row, with the turnaround between the WTA Finals and the start of action in Malaga considered too tight for the Pole.

The proximity of the WTA Finals in Riyadh means top players like Swiatek and Gauff are missing the so-called 'World Cup of Tennis'

Iga Swiatek, for the third consecutive year, will not participate in the Billie Jean King Cup finals this November - opting out of the chance to play for Poland. Despite her absence, Polish captain Dawid Celt has a roster that includes Magdalena Frech,

In-form youngster Olivia Gadecki has been named to spearhead Australia's team for the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Spain.