World No. 2 Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from Poland’s upcoming Billie Jean King Cup qualifying event, citing the necessity to give attention to herself.
The five-time Grand Slam champion introduced her resolution on social media Wednesday, confirming she won’t compete in opposition to Switzerland and Ukraine in Radom from April 10-12.
“I know this isn’t what fans, especially Polish ones, wanted to hear, but it’s the right decision for me right now,” Swiatek stated. “I need more balance, time for myself, and to focus on training. I’ll be supporting the girls and the team from afar.”
Swiatek’s resolution comes after a quarterfinal exit on the Miami Open, the place she was surprised by 19-year-old Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. The Polish star performed that match underneath heightened safety following a verbal altercation with a spectator throughout a follow session.
Raducanu out
Britain’s Emma Raducanu has additionally withdrawn from subsequent week’s qualifiers, opting to relaxation after a taxing run to the Miami Open quarterfinals.
The 22-year-old wanted medical consideration throughout her loss to Jessica Pegula, receiving therapy for her legs and again earlier than in the end falling 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2.
Following seven tournaments within the season’s first three months, Raducanu has determined to skip Britain’s Group F qualifiers in The Hague, Netherlands, from April 10-12, in addition to the Rouen Open from April 14.
“She needs a little space in the calendar to best look after her body,” her representatives advised British media.
Raducanu, who has battled kind and damage struggles since her 2021 U.S. Open triumph, confirmed flashes of her greatest tennis in Miami, successful 4 consecutive primary draw matches—her strongest run since that Grand Slam breakthrough.
Britain’s captain Anne Keothavong acknowledged Raducanu’s absence as a blow to the squad, which reached final yr’s semifinals.
“You always miss a player of her quality on the team,” Keothavong stated. Britain will now depend on Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal, Harriet Dart, and Olivia Nicholls to guide the cost.
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