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Emma Raducanu Withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers to Focus on Clay-Court Preparation

The British tennis star prioritizes a training block ahead of the Madrid Masters, leaving Great Britain without their top player for the qualifiers.

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Mar 26, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) hits a forehand against Alexandra Eala (PHL)(not pictured) on day nine of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Emma Raducanu recently reached the Miami Open quarter-finals (Photo: Getty)

Overview

  • Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in The Hague to focus on a mini-training block for the clay-court season.
  • Her decision follows a demanding 2025 schedule, during which she has played 14 matches and had only one week away from WTA events.
  • Raducanu is expected to target the Madrid Masters, starting April 22, as her next competitive appearance.
  • Her absence is a setback for Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup team, which now relies on Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal as key players.
  • Despite inconsistent form this season, Raducanu has remained injury-free, attributed in part to the guidance of fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura.