GB denied World Group spot
Great Britain were denied promotion to the Fed Cup’s World Group II as they lost to Sweden.
With GB trailing 2-0 going into the final day of the tie, teenager Laura Robson, replacing Elena Baltacha, put up a strong fight against Swedish number one Sofia Arvidsson but was beaten 6-4 1-6 6-3 in Boras.
After a torrid start which saw Robson fall 4-0 down, the Briton battled back to level with the match with some impressive hitting in the second set.
A tight decider followed but Robson was broken
With GB trailing 2-0 going into the final day of the tie, teenager Laura Robson, replacing Elena Baltacha, put up a strong fight against Swedish number one Sofia Arvidsson but was beaten 6-4 1-6 6-3 in Boras.
After a torrid start which saw Robson fall 4-0 down, the Briton battled back to level with the match with some impressive hitting in the second set.
A tight decider followed but Robson was broken
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