'Serious injury' cruels Aussie Billie Jean Cup charge
A practice session injury forced Australia into a line-up change for their Billie Jean King Cup clash against Mexico on Friday, with Daria Saville called in to replace Storm Hunter.
Saville will take Hunter's place in the singles tie in Brisbane after the left-hander suffered a "very serious" ankle injury during a practice session against Arina Rodionova at Pat Rafter Arena on Thursday night.
"Storm went to take off for a ball and unfortunately has sustained a very serious injury, so she's going to be getting an MRI," Australia coach Sam Stosur said.
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"Obviously the tie still continues and we've made a decision. Dasha's going to go in place of her to play tomorrow, but obviously we're all rallying behind Storm and wishing her the very, very best and the quickest recovery possible."
Daria Saville will replace Storm Hunter. (Getty)It's a bitter blow for Queensland player Hunter, who was set to play in her home state in front of friends and family. She also plays in the doubles, with the Australia coach Sam Stosur having to find a replacement for that end of the tie.
Saville will face Marcela Zacarias following Rodionova's opening clash against Giuliana Olmos on Friday.
