Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon hours before opening match: ‘Done everything possible’
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon hours before her opening match due to a right leg injury.
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Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Wimbledon tournament shortly before her scheduled opening match. The withdrawal is attributed to a right leg injury.
Coverage from The Guardian reports that a "niggle" developed into a stress fracture, while The New York Times and BBC confirm the withdrawal was due to the right leg issue. The New York Post notes the timing occurred hours before the match and quotes Raducanu saying she "done everything possible." Coverage does not yet specify the immediate medical treatment plan or the expected recovery timeline.
Observers are likely to monitor updates on the severity of the reported stress fracture.
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Quick answers
Why did Raducanu withdraw?
Coverage cites a right leg injury, with The Guardian reporting it developed into a stress fracture.
When did the withdrawal happen?
The New York Post reports the withdrawal occurred hours before her opening match.
What did Raducanu say?
The New York Post quotes Raducanu stating she had "done everything possible."
Coverage (6)
- Emma Raducanu withdraws Wimbledon · 6h ago
- Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon with right leg injury The New York Times · 6h ago
- Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’ The Guardian · 6h ago
- An orthopaedic boot raises doubts over Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon claytenis.com · 6h ago
- Wimbledon 2026: Emma Raducanu pulls out through injury BBC · 6h ago
- Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon hours before opening match: ‘Done everything possible’ New York Post · 6h ago
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