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Pegula to miss BJK Cup due to covid link

American Jessica Pegula says she’s “upset” after being forced to miss the Billie Jean King Cup in Prague due to being a close contact of a person who tested positive for covid.

Pegula, ranked No. 21 will be replaced by Shelby Rogers.

“Unfortunately due to a covid close contact & out of precaution, I won’t be able to play @BJKCup this year,” she said on Twitter.

“I am upset I won’t get the chance to represent my country and that the year ends for me this way.

“I wish the team the best of luck and will be rooting from home.”

Peter Rowe

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