Daria Saville was called in to replace Storm Hunter in Friday’s opening singles matches of the Billie Jean King Cup clash with Mexico in Brisbane after the left-hander suffered a “very serious” ankle injury as the Australian team rounded out its preparation.
Hunter, who was Australia’s No.2 player, picked up the injury towards the end of a practice session against Arina Rodionova on Thursday night at Pat Rafter Arena.
It’s a shocking blow for the Queenslander who was the face of the event in her home state and pending scans the injury could have longer...
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