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Murray to quit as GB's Fed Cup skipper

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Judy Murray is to step down as Great Britain's Fed Cup captain after five years in the role.

She has decided the promotion play-off defeat by Belgium in Israel in February will be her last in charge.

The Scot, 56, has spoken about spending more time as a grandmother after son Andy became a father in February.

There is no obvious replacement, though former British number one Anne Keothavong, who played 39 Fed Cup ties, would be a strong candidate.

The 32-year-old retired three years ago to pursue a career in broadcasting.

Anne Keothavong
Keothavong is a former British number one

Britain has been stuck in Group 1 of the Euro Africa Zone for 12 years.