Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has withdrawn from the upcoming China Open in Beijing due to a foot injury. This setback comes shortly after she was forced to retire from her quarter-final match at the Korea Open in Seoul. Raducanu, who has been battling various injuries throughout her career, announced her withdrawal on social media, expressing her disappointment and the need for more time to heal.
The young British tennis star had high hopes for the Asian swing of the WTA tour, particularly looking forward to competing in China, where her mother is from and her grandmother still resides. Raducanu had been scheduled to face a qualifier in the first round, with a potential second-round match against Chinese fifth seed Zheng Qinwen.
Despite the injury, Raducanu remains optimistic about her recovery and future competitions. She has shown resilience in the past, bouncing back from injuries to climb the rankings. Currently ranked 54th in the world, Raducanu has had a promising season, reaching several quarter-finals and steadily improving her performance.
Raducanu’s withdrawal is a significant blow to her fans and the tournament, but her focus on recovery is crucial for her long-term career. She hopes to return to the court soon, aiming to compete in the upcoming tournaments and continue her journey in professional tennis.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
Currently the world no.54, the Brit played her last match on the 21st of September when she had to retire when playing against world no.11 Darya Kasatkina in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-1 .
At the moment, during this season Raducanu owns a composed 20-13 win-loss record. Emma Raducanu’s best achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Nottingham.
She is also scheduled to play in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tennis Open). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.