Overview
- Event organizers announced Katie Swan would replace Raducanu in the women’s singles shortly before the scheduled match in Perth.
- Captain Tim Henman said the tie came too early after encouraging practice sessions and provided no medical specifics.
- Local outlets reported an injury as the reason for the withdrawal, though the team has not confirmed the nature of the issue.
- The withdrawal delays Raducanu’s planned first match since October as she targets Australian Open preparations beginning January 18.
- Great Britain is already missing Jack Draper with a left arm injury, and the team next faces Greece in group play.