Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’ Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 due to a stress fracture in her right foot, marking another significant setback in her career.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
