Bad signs for Emma Raducanu as former US Open champion's Flushing Meadows prospects doubted after Billie Jean King Cup move
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Emma Raducanu has not been selected in the squad for the Billie Jean King Cup as fears grow about the US Open for the former champion and whether or not she will play at Flushing Meadows.
Raducanu has not been selected for their tie against China in September and was a notable absentee as the team was picked as being Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic and Jodie Burrage by captain Anne Keothovang.
Raducanu has not been in action since June 14, where she produced a career best run to the final of Queen's. But unfortunately for the Brit, it all went up in smoke as she saw her season curtailed with injury and she missed Wimbledon. Since then she has not been seen back in training with Raducanu instead being spotted out and about with her new partner on crutches.
The 23-year-old was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon due to a stress fracture in her lower right leg and has not played competitively in six weeks. Raducanu's recovery though remains a question mark with no real details as to when and where she will return.
2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals Schedule (All times UK & Ireland)
| Round | Date | Time | Tie |
| Quarter-final | Tuesday, September 22 | 10:00am | Czech Republic vs Great Britain |
| Quarter-final | Wednesday, September 23 | 10:00am | Spain vs Kazakhstan |
| Quarter-final | Thursday, September 24 | 3:00am | Ukraine vs Belgium |
| Quarter-final | Thursday, September 24 | Not before 10:00am | China vs Italy |
| Semi-final | Friday, September 25 | 10:00am | Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 |
| Semi-final | Saturday, September 26 | 10:00am | Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 |
| Final | Sunday, September 27 | 10:00am | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 |
It appears to have hit somewhat of a stumbling block as she hasn't even been picked for Shenzhen. Although she was overlooked when fit earlier this year for the victory over Australia. There is the option to add a fifth team member closer to the tournament which runs between September 22-27. So in theory, she could soon join.
But this also no doubt hinges on whether she actually plays much of a part in the Asian hard court swing towards the back end of the year which she often swings for due to being from China and having family there. But any indication that she won't perhaps sticks the nails in the coffin as to a return happening this season.
"It's a great achievement to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals again and I am naming my initial nominations for the GB team," captain Keothavong told the LTA website.
"I'm pleased to select Katie Boulter, who knows what it's like to step up on occasions like this, and the three women who played with so much heart and courage to upset Australia earlier this year, namely Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic and Jodie Burrage.
"Czechia will be a very challenging first match for us but the players and I believe in our chances, since we have a very strong record in recent finals."
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