"Naomi Osaka Really Wanted to Come" - Japan Captain Ai Sugiyama Reveals Reason Behind Ex-World No. 1's Absence From BJK Cup Finals Squad

Francesca Jones and new-look GB squad in high spirits ahead of BJK Cup tie

Jones has replaced Emma Raducanu, who pulled out of the event in favour of a wild card opportunity to contest the Korea Open.

"Naomi Osaka really wanted to come" - Japan captain Ai Sugiyama reveals reason behind ex-World No. 1's absence from BJK Cup Finals squad

Naomi Osaka will not compete in the ongoing Billie Jean King Cup Finals, and Japan captain Ai Sugiyama recently revealed the reason behind her withdrawal.

BJK Cup stars address Emma Raducanu's absence as Naomi Osaka also skips event

Britain will take on Japan in the quarter-finals of the BJK Cup Finals.

Emma Raducanu could reach ranking goal she has set herself in double quick time

Emma Raducanu set herself a clear rankings target over the last few weeks and she may be on the brink of reaching out and grabbing it. The 2021 US Open champion has opted out of playing for Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzen and instead, she is playing in the WTA 500 tournament in Seoul. That decision sparked plenty of debate, with many in her homeland suggesting she should play for his country after they reached the fin…