Canada tennis
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina will miss Kazakhstan's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Canada on April 10-11 in Astana. Team captain Yuriy Schukin described the decision as a joint one with the tennis federation to prioritize her chance at the top ranking amid a tight schedule. Canada also faces absences, including World No. 9 Victoria Mboko due to dental issues.
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Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from Canada's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers tie in Kazakhstan because of recurring dental pain requiring the removal of her four wisdom teeth. Tennis Canada confirmed the news, with Mboko expressing disappointment in a statement. The team now lacks its top three players ahead of the April 10-11 matchup against Kazakhstan.