Crutches after withdrawal
Emma Raducanu has been seen in London using crutches following her withdrawal from Wimbledon. The 23‑year‑old British player was diagnosed with a stress fracture in her right foot, forcing her to miss the tournament despite her determination to compete in front of a home crowd.
Signs of trouble before the announcement
In the days leading up to Wimbledon, Raducanu was spotted wearing a protective boot and skipped scheduled practices on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday she attempted a short training session, while on Sunday she managed a full practice and spoke to the media with optimism about playing. However, the situation changed quickly after further medical checks.
Medical advice to pull out
Doctors advised Raducanu not to compete, and she confirmed the news on social media. “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but sadly I’ve had to withdraw from this year’s Wimbledon,” she wrote. “I’ve done everything possible to try to get to the start line tomorrow 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,” she added.
Raducanu’s next scheduled appearance is at the Washington Open, which begins on July 27. For now, her focus will be on recovery, with hopes of returning to competition later in the summer.
Emma Raducanu in 2026
Ranked world no.33, Raducanu played her last match on the 14th of June when she lost to world no.34 Donna Vekic 6-0 7-6(6) in the final in London (draw).
Presently, during this year Raducanu owns a 11-10 match record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant achievement of this season was reaching the final in Napoca and London.
