Summary
Great Britain's tennis team is preparing to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup against Japan without their top player, Emma Raducanu, who chose to participate in another tournament. Despite her absence, the team captain and players are optimistic about their chances and are focusing on the current team members.
Key Facts
- Emma Raducanu, a top British tennis player, will not play in the Billie Jean King Cup as she is participating in the Korea Open instead.
- Francesca Jones replaced Raducanu in the Great Britain team.
- The team includes Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal, and Jodie Burrage.
- Boulter is now leading as Britain's number one singles player in Raducanu's absence.
- Great Britain is facing Japan in the tournament held in Shenzhen, China.
- Both Great Britain and Japan are missing their number one players, with Japan's Naomi Osaka also not participating.
- The Great Britain team has reached the semi-finals of the Cup twice in recent years.
- The competition's live coverage is available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
