Overview
- John Lloyd criticised Emma Raducanu for withdrawing from the Billie Jean King Cup, calling her decision "beyond belief."
- Raducanu’s camp said she skipped the event to focus on the WTA Tour and train with new coach Francisco Roig.
- Lloyd also faulted Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti for missing the Davis Cup to rest and prepare for next season.
- He argued the team competitions have lost stature when elite players opt out, noting only one top-10 player featured at the recent Davis Cup.
- Lloyd urged a radical shake-up, proposing the Davis Cup be staged every two or four years so players place it higher on their schedules.