Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from representing Nice Britain within the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers subsequent week following her spectacular run to the quarter-finals of the Miami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 resulting from 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 an alternative opted to undertake a coaching block.
She put collectively her finest run since successful the US Open in 2021 by reaching the final eight in Miami earlier than shedding to eventual runner-up Jessica Pegula.
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The British No 2 was additionally resulting from be a 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’s going to take the chance to coach with a return date unconfirmed.
Raducanu was named within the five-player squad by workforce 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 participating in any case.
“I recognise this has been a difficult decision for Emma. Of course you always miss a player of her quality on the team, we’ve seen what she can do in the past representing her country, but I have the utmost belief in the players who are travelling next week and will confirm a fifth player in due course,” mentioned skipper Keothavong.
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Highlights of Raducanu’s Miami Open quarter-final defeat to Jessica Pegula
Raducanu had been resulting from head to Spain for the massive 1000 Madrid Open at La Caja Magica from 22 April to 4 Could, however it’s unclear whether or not she’s going to take part on the event forward of the French Open which begins on Sunday, Could 25.
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