Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’ Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 due to a stress fracture in her right foot, marking another significant setback in her career. The British No 1, seeded 30th, had been scheduled to open her campaign against Antonia Ruzic on Monday at No 1 Court. In a statement, Raducanu revealed that the injury, which she had been managing for weeks, had worsened after a final scan, prompting medical advice to avoid further strain. “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but sadly I’ve had to withdraw from this year’s Wimbledon,” she said. “Playing at Wimbledon, in front of a home crowd, means everything to me, so this is really difficult to process.” Raducanu’s withdrawal comes after a season plagued by recurring injuries. She struggled with foot problems during the off-season, followed by a virus in February that sidelined her for two months due to post-viral illness. Despite her efforts to recover, the current injury persisted since the end of the clay-court season. Her run to the Queen’s Club final at the start of the grass-court season had seemed to position her well for Wimbledon, but the injury worsened, leading to her latest setback. The 23-year-old expressed frustration over her ongoing physical challenges, particularly after her first-round defeat at the French Open in May. During a press conference, she openly wept when asked about the mental toll of navigating so many injuries. At Wimbledon, Raducanu attempted to stay positive, acknowledging the difficulty of her situation. “It’s been tricky,” she said. “I had a great week at Queen’s Club. All I want to do is keep building on that momentum.” She credited her support team for helping her maintain morale during the uncertainty of her recovery.#emma_raducanu #queen_s_club #wimbledon_2026 #antonia_ruzic #aorangi_park
Emma Raducanu Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Stress Fracture Britain’s Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 after sustaining a stress fracture in her lower right leg, ending her hopes of competing at the prestigious tournament. The 23-year-old, who had planned to begin her campaign against Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic on Court One, announced her decision shortly after 22:00 BST on Sunday, just hours before the tournament’s start. The announcement came after medical scans confirmed the injury, which had been worsening despite her efforts to manage it. Raducanu, seeded 30th, expressed disappointment at the news, emphasizing the emotional weight of missing the event, which she described as “everything” to her. The injury, a stress fracture in her lower right leg, was identified after a final scan conducted on Sunday evening. Raducanu had been grappling with the issue for weeks, with her fitness concerns growing as she struggled to train. Earlier in the week, she was seen wearing a protective boot and was unable to participate in full training sessions on Thursday and Friday due to a suspected shin problem. On Saturday, she returned to the court for a light session with her team, wearing strapping around her leg, but cut short a practice match against Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya after just 10 minutes. Despite showing slight improvement in her Sunday morning session, Raducanu ultimately concluded she was not physically prepared to compete. Raducanu’s decision to withdraw was delayed until the last possible moment, reflecting her determination to play despite the injury. Throughout the day on Sunday, she had expressed optimism about pushing through the pain, even as her medical team advised against it.#emma_raducanu #queen_s_club #wimbledon_2026 #antonia_ruzic #transylvanian_open
