Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture
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Image source, Getty ImagesByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter at WimbledonPublished28 June 2026Updated 5 hours agoBritain's Emma Raducanu will not play at Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam because of a stress fracture in her lower right leg.
Raducanu, 23, announced the decision shortly after 22:00 BST on Sunday - about seven hours after telling journalists she planned to play. Raducanu, who was seeded 30th, was due to start her campaign on Monday against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic on Court One. "I've done everything possible to try to get to the start line but after a final scan tonight the niggle I've been managing has developed into a stress fracture," Raducanu said.
"I've been medically advised to stop pushing through." Published10 hours agoOld guard boosts Wimbledon in battle for centre stage Published7 hours agoHow to follow Wimbledon on the BBC Published7 hours agoFears about the British number one's fitness grew over the past week. Raducanu was spotted wearing a protective boot, external on Wednesday, then was unable to train on Thursday and Friday because of what is believed to be a shin problem.
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