Emma Raducanu withdraws from Great Britain squad for Billie Jean King Cup

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in the Netherlands, citing the need to 'look after her body' after a busy start to the season. Despite a strong performance at the Miami Open where she reached the quarter-finals, Raducanu's team has opted for her to take a break from competition to focus on training. This decision comes after she has participated in seven tournaments in the first three months of the year, and follows medical attention she required during her Miami match against Jessica Pegula. Her absence leaves British captain Anne Keothavong seeking alternatives as the team prepares for matches against Germany and the Netherlands. Raducanu's representatives emphasized that this was a difficult decision, but necessary for her long-term wellbeing. No specific timeline for her return has been announced, but she plans to engage in a training block over the next few weeks.