Raducanu to Miss US Open Amid Continued Recovery from Injury

Emma Raducanu has announced she will not compete in the upcoming US Open as she continues her rehabilitation from a stress fracture. The injury, sustained to her right lower leg during the grass-court season, previously led to her withdrawal from Wimbledon.

The 2021 U.S. Open champion's decision to skip this year's tournament at Flushing Meadows, which commences on August 23, was made after recent consultations with her medical team. Raducanu had recently been seen on court wearing a protective boot as part of her recovery process.

The past twelve months have been particularly challenging for the British number one, marked by persistent physical ailments. These issues have significantly disrupted her training and competitive schedule. A foot injury impacted her pre-season preparation, followed by a two-and-a-half-month layoff due to a post-viral illness contracted in early February.

Although Raducanu returned for the latter part of the clay-court season and rehired her former coach Andrew Richardson, their time together has been limited. She achieved one of her career highlights by reaching the final at Queen's Club in June, her biggest final since her U.S. Open triumph. However, she has not competed in any tournaments since that event.