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Why Emma Raducanu will miss Billie Jean King Cup

Emma Raducanu complains about crying child in crowd in narrow defeat at Cincinnati Open
  • Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Great Britain's team for this month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
  • She opted to play in the Korea Open WTA tournament instead, having been offered a wild card for the event.
  • Raducanu's decision is a significant blow to Britain's prospects, with Anne Keothavong's team set to face Japan in the quarter-finals.
  • Her team believes she needs to prioritise playing WTA events and spending time on the road with her new coach, Francisco Roig.
  • Team captain Anne Keothavong will now seek to name a replacement for Raducanu in the squad.
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