Billie Jean King Cup Finals event director Conchita Martinez has his expectations for Emma Raducanu as the previous world No. 1 believes the 21-year-old may very well be one of many major sights on the occasion.
After making her BJK Cup debut in 2022, the British tennis star did not play once more till the qualifiers in April when she led her nation to an away win over France. Now, the 2021 US Open champion can be set to symbolize Nice Britain in Malaga between November 13-20.
This 12 months, Raducanu clinched her first two top-10 wins and in addition made her first semifinal since 2022.
“For any group, you wish to have your greatest gamers, and Emma, we now have seen she will play wonderful tennis. She’s the most effective tennis gamers on the market with nice outcomes. It’s nice that Nice Britain can rely on her and I believe that when she’s performed earlier than, she’s passionate for her nation. I believe it’s going to be nice. I really like that she is coming and I can’t wait to see her play,” 1994 Wimbledon champion Martinez stated.
Raducanu on observe to play the BJK Cup Finals regardless of an harm setback
Within the opening week of the Asian swing, the previous world No. 10 sustained a ligament harm to her foot and hasn’t performed since. However earlier this week, her group confirmed that all the things is about for her to play on the BJK Cup Finals.
“Emma is coaching properly and being with the group subsequent week is her focus,” the Briton’s group stated in an announcement.
In Malaga, Raducanu can be joined by Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Olivia Nichols and Heather Watson.
On November fifteenth, Nice Britain will tackle Germany within the last-16 stage, with the winner then assembly defending champions Canada within the quarterfinal.
It stays to be seen how far Raducanu and Co. can go in Malaga.
