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Raducanu 'plans to play' at Wimbledon despite injury setback
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Raducanu 'plans to play' at Wimbledon despite injury setback

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  • Emma Raducanu plans to compete at Wimbledon despite a recent leg injury.
  • Her participation was in doubt after she was seen wearing a protective boot and missed training sessions.
  • Raducanu will play her first-round match against Antonia Ruzic on Court One.

British tennis player Emma Raducanu intends to play at Wimbledon, despite her participation being significantly jeopardized by a leg injury. The 2021 US Open champion made the decision to compete after a brief practice session at the All England Club on Sunday.

Fears for Raducanu's fitness escalated over the past week. She was observed wearing a protective boot on Wednesday and subsequently missed training on Thursday and Friday due to what is believed to be a shin problem. The British number one, seeded 30th, is scheduled to begin her Wimbledon campaign against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic on Court One at 13:00 BST.

Raducanu returned to the court on Saturday to test her condition. Wearing strapping on her lower right leg, she completed an hour-long gentle session with her team. However, she later cut short another practice session with Russia's Anna Kalinskaya with just 10 minutes remaining, after they had played a practice set.

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— Emma RaducanuStated intention regarding her participation at Wimbledon despite injury concerns.
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