Emma Raducanu will not be part of Great Britain's team for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, set to take place in China in September. The British number one's absence is notable, as Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic, and Jodie Burrage have all been selected by captain Anne Keothavong. Raducanu's season has been disrupted by injury, having last played on June 14, and her recovery seems to have impacted her chances of participating in the BJK Cup Finals.
Although not officially confirmed, Raducanu's fitness issues raise concerns about her availability for the US Open, which starts on August 30. Great Britain's campaign begins with a quarter-final match against the Czech Republic, with the winner advancing to face either Spain or Kazakhstan in the semi-finals.
Captain Keothavong expressed her pride in the team's achievement, stating, 'It's a great achievement to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals again, and I am naming my initial nominations for the GB team.' The selected players will look to build on their strong record in recent finals as they face a challenging first match against the Czech Republic.