Tennis
Emma Raducanu leaves Great Britain ally ‘disappointed’ after making bold call
Anne Keothavong has admitted that she is disappointed with Emma Raducanu’s decision to withdraw from the Great Britain squad ahead of their upcoming Billie Jean King Cup fixtures. Raducanu was due to represent her country against Germany and the Netherlands this weekend but has opted to undertake a training block instead. She has not played since the Miami Open, where she reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual runner-up Jessica Pegula.
Last week, it was confirmed that Raducanu had pulled out of the Great Britain squad to focus on training ahead of the clay-court season. Her team explained that it was a ‘difficult decision’ for her to make, adding: “She needs a little space in the calendar to best look after her body.” Raducanu has since been replaced in the British team by Jodie Burrage.
