Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon hours before opening match
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a right foot injury that has worsened into a stress fracture, as confirmed by a final scan and medical advice.
- The 23-year-old, seeded 30th, was scheduled to play Antonia Ruzic but announced her withdrawal on social media, expressing her disappointment at missing the home Grand Slam.
- Raducanu has faced a challenging 2026 season, dealing with a virus in February, a post-viral illness from March to May, and ongoing foot problems during the clay court season.
- Despite efforts to recover, including limited practice sessions and a recent run to the HSBC Championships final at Queen’s Club, the injury forced her to stop competing.
- Raducanu thanked her supporters and expressed hope to return to the sport soon, highlighting the emotional difficulty of withdrawing from Wimbledon.
