Jo Konta Pulls Out Of Fed Cup

Jo Konta dealt a huge blow to Great Britain's hopes of gaining promotion to the upper levels of the Fed Cup competition when she pulled out of the team at the eleventh hour on Sunday night.

The Australian Open semi-finalist and British No 1 informed Captain Judy Murray of her decision with the squad having already arrived in Israel in preparation for their Euro-Africa zone matches beginning on Thursday. Konta was due to join up with the squad direct from Australia but withdrew due to what she said were issues with her intestines.

She made the announcement via her management company saying “After having consulted with two doctors, my coach, physio and the LTA, unfortunately I will have to withdraw from the upcoming Fed Cup in Israel. I have been advised by the doctors that playing there would jeopardise an ongoing intestinal issue that got progressively worse through the Australian Open. This comes as a big disappointment to me and I regret not being able to play. I have represented GB every time I have been asked to, and fully intend to play again given the opportunity in the future”.