Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon after scans reveal stress fracture
New Delhi, June 29
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon after scans confirmed that the leg injury she had been managing is a stress fracture.
The British No. 1 had addressed the media at the All England Club on Sunday, insisting she was still planning to face Antonia Ruzic in her first-round match on Court One on Monday, as per ESPN.
However, further medical assessment later that evening revealed the injury was more serious than initially feared, forcing Raducanu to pull out of her home Grand Slam for the second time in four years.
Writing on Instagram, the 23-year-old said: "I can't believe I'm saying this, but sadly I've had to withdraw from this year's Wimbledon.
"I've done everything possible to try to get to the start line tomorrow, but after a final scan tonight, the niggle I've been managing has developed into a stress fracture, and I've been medically advised to stop pushing through," she added.
"Playing at Wimbledon, in front of a home crowd, means everything to me, so this is really difficult to process. I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement. Especially at a time like this, it is invaluable. I look forward to seeing you when I'm back," she concluded.
Raducanu's fitness concerns first surfaced on Wednesday when she was reportedly seen wearing a protective boot. She did not return to the practice courts until Saturday, where she trained with heavy strapping on her lower right leg.
During the session, the British No. 1 moved gingerly and cut short her practice against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya after losing four consecutive games, further fuelling doubts over her fitness ahead of Wimbledon.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Yaar, this is really unfortunate. Withdrawing from your home Grand Slam twice in four years must be heartbreaking. But health comes first, no doubt about that. I hope she takes proper rest and comes back stronger. Tennis needs stars like her 🌟
I think her management team needs to seriously look at her training and recovery schedule. She's been struggling with these niggles for too long now. But credit to her for trying to push through – that's the fighter spirit we love. Wishing her a speedy recovery ✨
Stress fractures are no joke, especially for athletes. She's still only 23, so there's plenty of time to recover and come back. But I do feel for her – imagine the disappointment of missing Wimbledon at home. India is rooting for you, Emma! 🇮🇳🎾
Honestly, this feels like a mismanagement issue. Playing with a niggle that turns into a stress fracture suggests they didn't rest her properly. The protective boot sighting should have been a red flag. But I wish her the best – she's a great ambassador for tennis.
As a tennis fan from Australia, I really feel for Emma. She's had a tough run with injuries since that incredible US Open victory. But she's young and has time on her side. Hopefully, she listens to her body now and comes back fully fit. Get well soon, Emma! 🏆
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