"She might not participate in all the meetings, but the most important ones": Iga Swiatek not playing Billie Jean King Cup draws Radwanska criticism

Polish tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska has questioned the absence of the world number one Iga Swiatek in the ongoing Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

The 22-year-old did not take part in the competition which is currently taking place in the Spanish city of Sevilla where Italy and Canada are playing in the final.

Radwanska was recently quoted in a report where she questioned the absence of the Polish tennis star by stating: "She might not even perform to support the girls or play at a lower level just to win. She might not participate in all the meetings, but the most important ones. "As for the places themselves, it could be done better. This is an individual matter and Iga's decision.”

Swiatek has recently reclaimed the top spot in the ranking after replacing Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka following her triumph in the recently concluded WTA Finals. The four-time Grand Slam winner defeated America’s Jessica Pegula in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-0.

That victory was a continuation of positive results for the Warsaw-born who also won the China Open in October following her win over Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-2.