
Emma Raducanu Pulls Out of Wimbledon Over Stress Fracture
British star Emma Raducanu misses Wimbledon after a stress fracture forces a pause in her comeback, highlighting injury risks for young athletes.
tennis · WTA
British professional tennis player Emma Raducanu has rapidly risen through the ranks. Born in Toronto, Canada, to a Romanian father and Chinese mother, Raducanu moved to England at a young age. She turned pro in 2018 and has since made a name for herself with her powerful serve and aggressive playing style. Raducanu gained widespread recognition after winning the 2021 US Open, becoming the first qualifier in the Open Era to achieve this feat.
Emma Raducanu's current season has been marked by a mix of challenges and promising performances. She recently withdrew from the Italian Open due to illness, a setback that came after a tough loss to Jasmine Paolini. Despite this, Raducanu has shown resilience and is gearing up for key upcoming tournaments, including the French Open. Her recent form has been a subject of interest as she prepares to face top players like Coco Gauff.

British star Emma Raducanu misses Wimbledon after a stress fracture forces a pause in her comeback, highlighting injury risks for young athletes.

Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal from Wimbledon after a stress fracture ends her Grand Slam comeback before it starts, raising doubts over her 2024 return.
Novak Djokovic takes a break from tennis to attend the F1 race in Barcelona, praising Emma Raducanu's talent and focusing on the grass-court season.

Raducanu returns on clay at the Italian Open, where the draw offers a gentle start and a sharp third-round gauge.