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Emma Raducanu is set to represent team Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz revealed the tattoo he planned on getting if he won the Australian Open 2025.
In other news, Daniil Medvedev claimed that he was unhappy with the balls used at the ATP Finals. Also, Iga Swiatek arrived in Spain to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in her career.
On that note, here is a list of today's top tennis news:
Emma Raducanu set to compete at the Billie Jean King Cup
Emma Raducanu is set for a comeback after three months as she prepares to compete at the Billie Jean King Cup. The Brit star last played a competitive tennis match at the Korea Open in September where she reached the quarter-final.
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Raducanu posted a video of herself practicing before Great Britain's first match at the Billie Jean King Cup against Germany. The Brit star shared the video on her Instagram story in which she could be seen practicing her serves.
Emma Raducanu will be joined by Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson, and Olivia Nicholls to represent Team Great Britain during the Billie Jean King Cup 2024.
Carlos Alcaraz reveals his tattoo plan if he wins the Australian Open 2025
Carlos Alcaraz has revealed what tattoo he plans on getting if he wins his maiden Australian Open title in 2025. The Spaniard has made it a habit to celebrate each Grand Slam win with a tattoo so far.
Alcaraz will be chasing a Career Grand Slam when he competes at the Australian Open in 2025. The Spanish star has won the French Open, the Wimbledon, and the US Open but is yet to claim an Australian Open title.
Speaking to Marca, Alcaraz revealed that he plans on getting a Kangaroo tattoo if he wins the Australian Open. However, the Spaniard further added that he hopes to get rest during the off-season to be completely ready for the first Grand Slam of the year in 2025.
"I have it in mind, I have in mind to get a tattoo of the kangaroo. I'm going to try to have a good holiday first. For me it's super important to be able to disconnect from tennis and to come back fresh for the pre-season so that it's brilliant, brutal, to arrive in Australia in the best possible shape both tennis-wise, physically and mentally," Carlos Alcaraz said.
Daniil Medvedev expressed his frustration with the balls used at ATP Finals after his defeat
Daniil Medvedev looked a frustrated figure during his loss against Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals. The Russian star struggled throughout the match and was unhappy with the balls used during the match.
Medvedev ended the match with eight doubles faults and 24 unforced errors during his defeat against the American. Speaking to the media after the match, Medvedev claimed that he was not surprised at Fritz's ability to hit long rallies due to the ball quality at the ATP Finals.
"Not at all (surprised). The balls make that everyone can do it now. So not at all surprised," Daniil Medvedev replied when asked whether he was surprised by American winning the long rallies.
Iga Swiatek set to participate in the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time
Iga Swiatek has arrived in Spain to compete at the Billie Jean King Cup 2024. The World No. 2 is set to compete at the event for the first time and will aim to win a first title for her country.
Swiatek will be joined by Magda French, Maja Chwalinska, Magdalena Linette, and Katarzyna Kawa for the Polish team. The Poles are set to face Spain during the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Swiatek could potentially face Paula Badosa in a single competition.
