Emma Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open due to ongoing illness Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Miami Open after citing health issues, marking another setback in her recent return to competitive tennis. The 23-year-old British world No. 1, who received a bye into the second round of the tournament, had been preparing for the event following a challenging period of recovery from post-viral symptoms. The illness, which she has been battling since her time in the Middle East last month, has forced her to skip the event. Raducanu’s recent participation in the Indian Wells tournament highlighted her struggles with fitness. In a third-round match earlier this month, she faced a 6-1, 6-1 defeat at the hands of Amanda Anisimova. After the 52-minute match, Raducanu acknowledged her physical limitations, stating she lacked the power to compete effectively against the two-time Grand Slam finalist. She admitted to avoiding drop shots and struggling to apply pressure with her return of serve, which left her unable to challenge Anisimova’s dominance. The former 2021 US Open champion had recently parted ways with her coach Francisco Roig in January and has been working with Mark Petchey on an ad-hoc basis. This transition has been part of her efforts to regain form after a difficult period marked by health challenges and inconsistent results. With her seedings at 24th, Raducanu’s absence from Miami means she will not face compatriot Sonay Kartal in the round of 64. Kartal is set to open her campaign against American Peyton Stearns. The withdrawal leaves Raducanu’s future in the tournament uncertain, as she continues to prioritize her health over competition.#emma_raducanu #miami_open #sonay_kartal #amanda_anisimova #mark_petchey
