Emma Raducanu’s campaign at the Wuhan Open came to an abrupt halt as she retired from her first-round match against Ann Li while trailing 6-1, 4-1. The British No. 1 appeared visibly unwell, struggling with energy levels and requiring a medical timeout before deciding to end the match early.

Raducanu had started with a break of serve but quickly lost momentum, dropping six consecutive games. Her discomfort became more apparent in the second set, where she looked dizzy and unable to compete at full intensity.

Illness and Uncertainty

The nature of Raducanu’s illness has not been officially disclosed, but her early exit raises questions about the remainder of her season. With several players already sidelined due to injuries or fatigue, including Amanda Anisimova who withdrew from Wuhan after her China Open win, Raducanu’s situation adds to the growing list of concerns on the WTA Tour.

“She looked almost dizzy at points in the second set.” — Sky Sports Tennis

A Season in Flux

This latest setback continues a pattern of interrupted momentum for Raducanu, whose post-US Open trajectory has been marked by coaching changes, physical challenges, and inconsistent results. Whether this retirement signals the end of her 2025 season remains to be seen, but the timing and context suggest a possible pause for recovery.

Emma Raducanu in 2025

Now ranked no.30, the Brit played her last match on the 7^th of October when she had to retire when playing against world no.46 Ann Li in the 1^st round and the scoreline was 6-1 4-1 .

This year Raducanu has achieved a composed 28-21 win-loss record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant accomplishment of this season was reaching the semifinal in Washington.