GB's Kartal out of BJK Cup qualifier with injury

Sonay Kartal has withdrawn from Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne because of injury, according to BBC Sport.

The qualifier is scheduled for April 10-11 at John Cain Arena. Kartal had previously been named in the Great Britain squad for the tie, so the withdrawal is a late change to the team's lineup.

The report did not specify the injury or give a timeline for her recovery. It also did not name a replacement, leaving Great Britain with a squad update to make before the contest begins.

The absence is a setback for Great Britain ahead of a difficult away tie against Australia. Kartal had been expected to be part of the team after the Lawn Tennis Association’s earlier squad announcement.

Further details on the injury and the final lineup are expected closer to the start of the qualifier.