Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from representing Nice Britain within the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers subsequent week following her spectacular run to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.
Raducanu was because of head to the Netherlands with ties scheduled in opposition to the Dutch and Germany from 10-12 April, however the world No 48 has as a substitute opted to undertake a coaching block.
She put collectively her greatest run since profitable the US Open in 2021 by reaching the final eight in Miami earlier than dropping to eventual runner-up Jessica Pegula.
The British No 2 was additionally because of be part of the likes of Elina Svitolina and Sofia Kenin for the clay-court WTA 250 in Rouen on April 14, however after a taxing few months with just one week away from tournaments, she is going to take the chance to coach with a return date unconfirmed.
Raducanu was named within the five-player squad by crew captain Anne Keothavong alongside Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal, Harriet Dart and Olivia Nicholls for the Billie Jean King Cup. Nonetheless, it has been revealed that she won’t be collaborating in spite of everything.
“I recognise this has been a tough choice for Emma. After all you at all times miss a participant of her high quality on the crew, we have seen what she will do previously representing her nation, however I’ve the utmost perception within the gamers who’re travelling subsequent week and can verify a fifth participant in the end,” stated skipper Keothavong.
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Highlights of Raducanu’s Miami Open quarter-final defeat to Jessica Pegula
Raducanu had been because of head to Spain for the massive 1000 Madrid Open at La Caja Magica from 22 April to 4 Might, however it’s unclear whether or not she is going to take part on the match forward of the French Open which begins on Sunday, Might 25.
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