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Emma Raducanu withdraws after completing her Italian Open press obligations
British tennis player Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Italian Open shortly after doing her pre-tournament press conference.
Raducanu has been dealing with the aftereffects of a viral illness that sidelined her since Indian Wells. She posted a vague health update last week, but fans were encouraged when they saw her in Rome, spending time practicing and laughing with her peers.
With no clay court match preparation, will Raducanu play the French Open?
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Raducanu has not been specific about her health issues
She does not owe the fans any explanation for whatβs been plaguing her, but it is as perplexing as Emma Navarroβs situation.
In both cases, we know the players are dealing with prolonged health issues that limit their ability to train and prepare correctly for competitive tennis.
Aug 29, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Emma Raducanu of United Kingdom serves against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in the third round of the womenΓs singles at the US Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
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Raducanu is a WTA one slam champ
I have previously detailed the group of players who came from relative obscurity to win their one and only Grand Slam. In addition to Raducanu, Bianca Andreescu, and Marketa Vondrousova fall into this category.
All three have dealt with severe physical and mental health issues, and turbulence behind the scenes since their landmark wins.
Hopefully, we see a healthy Raducanu on the court soon, if not at the French Open, during the grass season and particularly at her home tournament, Wimbledon.
