Decision is a major blow to Britain’s hopes of progress, with Anne Keothavong’s team set to face Japan in the quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu has pulled out of Britain’s team for this month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals to play in a WTA tournament.
The 22-year-old was set to lead Britain’s line-up in Shenzhen in a couple of weeks’ time but has instead decided to play in the Korea Open the same week, for which she has been offered a wild card.
Raducanu’s decision is a major blow to Britain’s hopes of progress, with Anne Keothavong’s team set to face Japan in the quarter-finals on September 18.
Raducanu has spoken of how much she enjoys playing in the team competition and she has an excellent record, having won her last five singles matches, including three at last year’s finals, where Britain reached the semi-finals.
