Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup captain Anne Keothavong believes Emma Raducanu will be a “stronger player” come next year after a season blighted with injuries and loss of form.
Having called an early halt to her WTA Tour season after suffering a wrist injury last month, Raducanu had hoped to be fit to lead Keothavong’s team in Scotland.
But she admitted defeat last week, dealing a blow to the British team’s hopes in what was already a tough assignment.
Being off court has enabled Raducanu to focus on the physical work, that was clearly lacking this season, under the tutelage of Andy Murray’s former trainer Jez Green, and Keothavong has been impressed by the early results.
“She’s looking pretty fit and strong and I think the work she’s put in over the last few weeks, you can see it,” said Keothavong.
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