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Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Italian Open after fulfilling her press obligations, citing ongoing health issues from a viral illness.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.
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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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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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.
Emma Raducanu withdrew due to ongoing health issues stemming from a viral illness.
Raducanu has not specified her health issues but has been recovering from a viral illness that affected her since Indian Wells.
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.
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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.