The short version
- Emma Raducanu will not compete in the upcoming US Open due to a persistent stress fracture in her right lower leg.
- The decision follows recent medical consultations and marks another withdrawal after she missed Wimbledon earlier this year.
- Raducanu has faced significant physical setbacks over the past twelve months, including a post-viral illness and limited training time with her coach.
Emma Raducanu will not participate in the US Open, which is scheduled to begin on August 23 at Flushing Meadows. The British number one has decided to prioritize her physical rehabilitation after suffering a stress fracture in her right lower leg during the grass-court season. This withdrawal follows a similar late exit from Wimbledon, where she had managed to train before ultimately pulling out of the tournament.
The choice to sit out this year’s New York event was made after Raducanu consulted with her medical team regarding her current condition. She had recently returned to court wearing a protective boot, indicating an attempt to resume activity, but the latest assessments suggested that further rest was necessary. This development continues a difficult twelve-month period for the 23-year-old, who has struggled with persistent physical issues since her breakthrough victory in 2021.
Raducanu’s recent history includes a severe foot injury that significantly hampered her pre-season training efforts. Following this initial setback, she spent approximately two and a half months away from competition due to a post-viral illness that began in early February. These consecutive health challenges have limited her ability to maintain consistent play, contributing to a frustrating stretch for the former champion who had shown promise in last summer’s matches at the US Open.
Despite these obstacles, Raducanu rehired Andrew Richardson, the coach who guided her to her first Grand Slam title, ahead of the clay-court season. However, their time on court together has been restricted due to her ongoing recovery needs. Before her most recent withdrawal, she had reached the final at Queen’s Club in June, marking one of the strongest performances of her career since her initial rise to prominence. She has not competed since that event.
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