Twenty-year-old American Ashlyn Krueger has been introduced as a alternative for Jessica Pegula on the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup workforce, set to compete within the Finals from November 13-20 in Malaga, Spain.
Ashlyn Krueger sporting the Adidas Fall Slam Premium Professional Costume
Initially anticipated to be the top-ranked American participant on the workforce, world No. 6 Pegula has withdrawn from the occasion for undisclosed causes. She final competed earlier this month on the Wuhan Open, the place she was upset within the third spherical by China’s Wang Xiyu however reached the doubles remaining. Pegula is now getting ready for the celebrated WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, held from November 2-9.
For Krueger, this nomination marks her debut look on the nationwide workforce. The 6-foot-1 Dallas native had a formidable summer time, securing three wins over Prime-25 gamers and reaching the third spherical of the US Open. She’s at the moment ranked No. 65 in singles and No. 64 in doubles, bringing contemporary expertise and vitality to the workforce.
Krueger will be a part of Danielle Collins, Peyton Stearns, Taylor Townsend, and Caroline Dolehide in representing america. The USA will head to Malaga with out its prime three gamers, as Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Emma Navarro won’t be competing.
The Billie Jean King Cup, usually thought to be the “World Cup of Women’s Tennis,” will characteristic a 12-nation, knockout-style bracket to find out this yr’s champion. Crew USA faces Slovakia within the first spherical on November 14, with the winner transferring on to play Australia within the quarterfinals. Every tie will encompass two singles matches and one doubles match in a best-of-three format.
