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Emma Raducanu withdraws after completing her Italian Open press obligations
TL;DR
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Italian Open after fulfilling her press obligations, citing ongoing health issues from a viral illness. Her participation in the upcoming French Open remains uncertain.
Key points
- Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Italian Open
- She completed her pre-tournament press conference before withdrawing
- Raducanu has been recovering from a viral illness
- Her participation in the French Open is uncertain
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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 whatâs been plaguing her, but it is as perplexing as Emma Navarroâs 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.
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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.
Q&A
Why did Emma Raducanu withdraw from the Italian Open?
Emma Raducanu withdrew due to ongoing health issues stemming from a viral illness.
What health issues is Emma Raducanu dealing with?
Raducanu has not specified her health issues but has been recovering from a viral illness that affected her since Indian Wells.
Will Emma Raducanu compete in the French Open?
It is uncertain if Emma Raducanu will compete in the French Open due to her lack of clay court match preparation and ongoing health concerns.