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Raducanu to Miss Berlin Open because of Back Issue Ahead of Wimbledon
- Emma Raducanu, the 22-year-old British No. 1 and 2021 US Open champion, has withdrawn from the Berlin Open due to a persistent back problem.
- She has been dealing with back problems since prior to the French Open and paused for a medical timeout during her quarterfinal match against Zheng Qinwen at Queen's Club on Friday.
- Raducanu needed to reach the Queen's Club final or advance in Berlin by June 23 to break into the top 32 and secure Wimbledon seeding but expressed uncertainty about playing in Berlin.
- Raducanu expressed that she does not believe the issue is serious, but emphasized that it requires careful attention and that she needs to give her back time to rest.
- She will prioritise rest to prepare for Wimbledon starting June 30 and plans to compete in the Eastbourne Open the week before, despite missing Berlin and likely losing a seeding at Wimbledon.
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TennisheadEmma Raducanu has just withdrawn from a new tournament as she makes last-minute change to Wimbledon preparation
Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon preparation has been given an almighty shake-up, with the Brit completely altering her schedule following her Queen’s exit. There are many factors that may be contributing to this sudden change of heart, not least a recurring back ailment that continues to flare up in key moments. Yesterday, against Qinwen Zheng, she was forced to see the physio and leave the court to try and
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Raducanu to miss Berlin Open because of back issue ahead of Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu will not play at Berlin Open: Why did British No. 1 withdraw? Full details
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from this week’s Berlin Open as she continues to manage a lingering back problem ahead of a key stretch in the grass-court season. The 22-year-old, who is set to reclaim her status as British number one when the WTA rankings update on Monday, has been struggling with the injury since playing in Strasbourg before the French Open. The former US Open champion required an off-court medical timeout during her quarter-final…
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