Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup matches in Holland due to fitness concerns.
The former US Open champion will take a short break from the WTA Tour this month to concentrate on her training in the UK.
Her team stated that Raducanu “loves representing Team GB in this event” but has had a “very busy schedule this year”.
While there is no specific injury, her team believes it is beneficial in the long term for her to take time away from major tournaments to rest and focus on a “mini training block for the next two to three weeks”.
Raducanu has traveled extensively in 2025, participating in 14 matches across seven events in various locations including Australia, Singapore, UAE (twice), Qatar, and the United States (twice).
Although no official return date has been announced, the decision to withdraw from upcoming competitions is not expected to affect her preparations for the French Open in Paris in late May.
Next week, Great Britain will face Holland and Germany on consecutive days in their attempt to qualify for the BJK Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China, in November.
This unexpected decision has required team captain Anne Keothavong to find replacements for this crucial week of international competition.
Raducanu, 22, had a successful run at the Miami Open in March, reaching the quarter-finals where she was defeated in three sets by American world No.4 Jessica Pegula.
Her performance in Florida marked her first four-game winning streak in almost four years, and she has since climbed back into the world`s top 50.
During that period, she was supported by Mark Petchey, a commentator for the Tennis Channel.
It is unclear whether this was a one-time arrangement or if they will work together in future events.
It is understood that Petchey's TV employers would support his taking on a coaching role if he wished.
However, Raducanu is still searching for a permanent coach.
Her team has not yet provided any updates regarding her coaching arrangements.
