Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu have pulled out of subsequent week’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers for his or her respective groups.
Poland is internet hosting Switzerland and Ukraine within the round-robin qualifier however Swiatek, who’s ranked No. 2, mentioned Wednesday she made the “troublesome choice” to skip it.
“I at all times characterize my nation with delight. I performed all the things there was to play for the nation final yr,” Swiatek mentioned in an announcement. “Now it is time for extra steadiness, specializing in myself and my coaching.”
Swiatek misplaced to wild card Alexandra Eala within the Miami Open quarterfinals final week. The five-time Grand Slam champion had additionally been given additional safety safety on the event after being verbally attacked throughout a observe session by a person who had despatched her harassing messages through social media.
Additionally Wednesday, Britain’s Garden Tennis Affiliation introduced that Raducanu has withdrawn. Britain performs Germany and the Netherlands in The Hague.