The lower back injury that resulted in Emma Raducanu withdrawing from the Miami Open is reportedly not severe and was more of a precautionary move, as stated in reports.
News It was revealed on Monday night that the 21-year-old British tennis sensation would not be participating in the prestigious tournament just a day before she was scheduled to compete against Wang Xiyu. Florida.
Raducanu was sidelined for nine months from April 2023 to January 2024 and underwent three surgeries – two on her wrists and one on her ankle.
As a result, fans were disheartened by the news of her latest setback, particularly after her impressive third-round appearance at Indian Wells..
As per The Guardian, the new injury is not serious, and Raducanu withdrew from Miami as a precautionary measure.
She had been experiencing some back pain and decided not to take the risk of aggravating it further.
Despite winning the US Open in 2021 and being ranked in the world top 10 a year later, Raducanu is currently ranked world No.288 due to her period of inactivity.
Former British No.1 Tim Henman has encouraged Raducanu to aim for at least 20 tournaments this year to improve her fitness and she has participated in five events since making her comeback in Auckland.
‘My top priority for Raducanu is for her to compete in any tournament without experiencing physical setbacks,’ Henman stated Metro.co.uk in February.
‘If she can avoid injuries that disrupt her progress and develop physical resilience, that’s the most crucial aspect… It would be fantastic if she can complete 20 tournaments without any injuries.’
