Slovakia stand between Great Britain and a place in the Billie Jean King Cup final. Not since 1981 have Britain made it to the final of the event, and never have they lifted the trophy, but momentum is firmly with Anne Keothavong’s side in Malaga.

Heather Watson and Olivia Nicholls have not been needed yet as Britain’s doubles pair but are playing a key role in creating a fun team environment, while warm-up games of Spikeball – where players have to bounce a ball off a small trampoline – have also fostered high spirits.