Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli is set to contest the Hopman Cup in Perth in January and after she was announced as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's partner in the original French line-up, organisers have not given up hope to see her play in the tournament.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, negotiations for a replacement had been cut short after Bartoli indicated that she would honour her original commitment.
However, the report said that the decision to deny an active player the chance to participate might cause some disquiet among the French playing ranks.
The mixed teams invitational in Perth starts on December 28.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app