Key Takeaways
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2021 champion Raducanu withdraws with right leg stress fracture
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Misses second consecutive Grand Slam after Wimbledon absence
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Last match played at Queen’s Club final in June
Injury setback halts season
Emma Raducanu will not compete at the US Open 2026, the venue of her historic breakthrough five years ago. The British player, ranked world No. 49, confirmed her withdrawal on Monday after medical advice regarding a stress fracture in her right leg. The injury, sustained during the grass-court season, had already forced her out of Wimbledon.
Queen’s Club highlights before pause
Her most recent appearance came in the Queen’s Club final in June, marking one of her strongest results since her maiden Grand Slam victory in 2021. Despite the progress, the injury worsened, leaving her unable to continue her season at Flushing Meadows.
Raducanu’s own words
On Sunday, Raducanu shared a video from Switzerland, describing the training block as “the best reset ever”, while serving with a protective boot on her right foot. The post reflected her determination to recover, even as she faced another enforced break from competition.
At just 22 years old, Raducanu’s career remains at a crossroads. Missing consecutive majors underscores the challenges she has faced since her US Open triumph. Whether she returns later in 2026 or waits until 2027, her resilience and ability to reset will be crucial to reigniting her trajectory.
Emma Raducanu in 2026
Ranked world no.49, the Brit played her last match on the 14th of June when she capitulated to world no.35 Donna Vekic 6-0 7-6(6) in the final in London (draw).
Until now, during this year the Brit has managed to achieve a compiled 11-10 record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant achievement of the present year was getting to the semifinal in Napoca and London.
