Deep Canadian squad confident heading into Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Vancouver

Even without one of its top players, Canada is ready to rally as women's tennis returns to Vancouver this week.

Bianca Andreescu won't be in the lineup when the Canadians face Belgium in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers on Friday and Saturday.

Andreescu, the country's top-ranked women's player, will miss the tie after tearing two ligaments in her left ankle while playing at the Miami Open on March 27. The 22-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., is currently No. 27 in the WTA rankings.

It's a tough loss for the Canadian squad, but captain Heidi El Tabakh has confidence in the other women on her team.

Toronto's Katherine Sebov will fill Andreescu's spot as the Gainbridge qualifiers return to Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum.

The 24-year-old climbed to a career-high 136th spot in the rankings this week after a loss to Swiss powerhouse Belinda Bencic at the Charleston Open on April 5.

"[Sebov's] a great girl and she's been playing incredible tennis this year," El Tabakh said.

"She plays really aggressive tennis and she moves really well. She has an all-court game, especially indoors, I think she's really tough to beat. And she has a lot of momentum behind her as well because she's had a great start to the year."

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