Elena Rybakina is not set to play in the opening tie for Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, as the team prepares to face Australia in Seville.
Despite being pictured in Seville on her Instagram and other social media, Rybakina only arrived days ago after competing in the WTA Finals. It is likely that she may not be fully prepared to play again so soon after the intense competition.
Tomljanovic Absent for Australia
Instead, Yulia Putintseva, the other top Kazakh player on the team, will lead their charge. This will be against an Australian team missing their best player, Ajla Tomljanovic, who is currently dealing with a knee injury.
Tomljanovic’s knee injury had kept her out of most of the 2023 season, and she only made her return at the US Open and Guadalajara in recent months. It appears that her focus is on returning to the tour for the 2024 season, including the Australian Open, but she will not be participating in this upcoming tie.
As a result, Storm Hunter, Kimberly Birrell, and Ellen Perez will be involved in the tie against Kazakhstan. It is likely that all three players will continue to participate in the tournament, especially with Rybakina’s absence being anticipated.
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