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.

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter won their ties against Canada as team Great Britain booked a place in the semis of the Billie Jean King Cup.