US EditionRaducanu to Miss Berlin Open because of Back Issue Ahead of Wimbledon
- Emma Raducanu, the 22-year-old British No.1 and 2021 US Open champion, withdrew from the Berlin Open next week due to a persistent back problem.
- She began experiencing back problems early this year during the Australian Open and has continued to manage this issue over several weeks, including during her participation in the Queen's Club tournament.
- Raducanu took an off-court medical break while competing against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals at Queen's Club and voiced doubts about her readiness for upcoming tournaments.
- She expressed that she does not believe the back problem is serious, but acknowledged it is bothersome and requires careful attention and rest.
- Raducanu will prioritize recovery to be fully fit for Wimbledon starting June 30, though missing Berlin reduces her chances of securing a Wimbledon seeding.
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TennisheadEmma Raducanu has just withdrawn from a new tournament as she makes last-minute change to Wimbledon preparation
Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon preparation has been given an almighty shake-up, with the Brit completely altering her schedule following her Queen’s exit. There are many factors that may be contributing to this sudden change of heart, not least a recurring back ailment that continues to flare up in key moments. Yesterday, against Qinwen Zheng, she was forced to see the physio and leave the court to try and
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Raducanu to miss Berlin Open because of back issue ahead of Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu will not play at Berlin Open: Why did British No. 1 withdraw? Full details
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from this week’s Berlin Open as she continues to manage a lingering back problem ahead of a key stretch in the grass-court season. The 22-year-old, who is set to reclaim her status as British number one when the WTA rankings update on Monday, has been struggling with the injury since playing in Strasbourg before the French Open. The former US Open champion required an off-court medical timeout during her quarter-final…
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