Before the ball was kicked on the Costa del Sol, Keothavong was not shy about talking about his side’s chances of overturning the odds and lifting the trophy in Malaga on Wednesday.

There is a different level of belief given the firepower that England have as Keothavong’s side progress to the home semi-finals in Glasgow in 2022.

Raducanu and Boulter will be the favorites to beat Slovakia but should not be underestimated as they reach the last four for the first time since they were crowned champions in 2002.

The US, although missing leading stars Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, were their first victims before Australia were brushed aside on Sunday.

After Viktoria Hruncakova, ranked 241st in the world, defeated Kimberly Birrell with a score of 7-5 6-7 6-3, Rebecca Sramkova, ranked 43rd, defeated Ajla Tomljanovic with a score of 6-1 6-2. .

If Britain beat Slovakia, their final opponents will be Poland or Italy; This shows why they are among many people’s pre-tournament favorites.

This is where Britain will face players of greater repute.

Poland receives the tournament’s biggest threat from five-time champion Iga Swiatek, while Italy is led by world number four Jasmine Paolini and both have made winning contributions in the doubles.

“I definitely wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe we could win the tournament,” Boulter said.

“We always have a great chance. We will continue to believe, trust and enjoy it.

“I don’t think there’s any pressure. We’re just having fun.”