LONDON — Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of a right foot injury that plagued her leading up to the Grand Slam tournament.
The 30th seed was slated to face Antonia Ruzic on No. 1 Court on Monday before she made the announcement in a statement posted to social media.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but sadly I’ve had to withdraw from this year’s Wimbledon,” the 23-year-old said in her statement.
“I’ve done everything possible to try to get to the start line but after a final scan tonight, the niggle I’ve been managing has developed into a stress fracture and I’ve been medically advised to stop pushing through.
“Playing at Wimbledon, in front of a home crowd, means everything to me, so this is really difficult to process. I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement. Especially at a time like this, it is invaluable. I look forward to seeing you when I’m back.”
It has been a tough run for the 2021 U.S. Open champion, who has been dealing with illness and injury for a better part of the 2026 season.
She was dealing with a virus in February, and then a post-viral illness kept her off the court between March and May.
