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If Raducanu is picked against Germany as expected, she will be tasked with putting her team ahead in the three-match tie before Katie Boulter plays in the second singles match.

Verdugo Hills certainly knows something about causing the Patriots problems, because it also held Birmingham scoreless in a 0-0 tie to open the season.

The first-round tie between Spain and Poland - who are led by five-time major champion Iga Swiatek - has been moved to Friday, with play starting at 09:00 GMT.

Great Britain's first-round tie against Germany takes place on the same day at 16:00 GMT.

A severe weather alert in southern Spain has led to the opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup between Spain and Poland being postponed.