Overview
- The British No. 1 accepted a wildcard for the WTA 500 Korea Open in Seoul from September 15-21, the same week as the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
- The Lawn Tennis Association said it was disappointed, and captain Anne Keothavong named Francesca Jones to join Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal and Jodie Burrage.
- Great Britain faces Japan in the quarter-final on September 18 in Shenzhen, with reports indicating Naomi Osaka is expected to feature for Japan.
- Reports attribute the decision to defending ranking points from her 2024 Korea Open run and to gaining time on the road with new coach Francisco Roig.
- The withdrawal underscores a wider calendar conflict created by the ITF’s Finals timing during the Asian swing alongside concurrent WTA events.