Raducanu Withdraws from Berlin Open Due to Back Injury, Wimbledon Doubt
Tennis star Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Berlin Open, raising questions about her fitness for Wimbledon, which begins soon. This latest setback highlights the ongoing challenge of managing her back issues as she seeks to return to peak form.
Berlin Open Absence
Due to persistent back problems, Emma Raducanu will not participate in next week’s Berlin Open. The young athlete has been contending with this physical issue, which became apparent during her preparation for Wimbledon, which is fast approaching.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Berlin Open due to a back injury. 🎾
The Brit had reached the quarter-finals at the Rothesay Open last week, but has now pulled out of the tournament due to a back problem.#tennis pic.twitter.com/X0g6d2gXfP
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) June 22, 2024
“I’ve played five matches in a pretty short amount of time,”
—Emma Raducanu
According to the Women’s Tennis Association, back injuries are a frequent issue in professional tennis, with approximately 30% of players experiencing them each season (WTA 2024).
Wimbledon Implications
The decision to withdraw from Berlin is a precautionary measure, as Raducanu aims to prioritize her recovery. Since her quarter-final loss at the Queens tournament, she has been managing this ongoing injury. This withdrawal will also mean she will not be seeded at Wimbledon.
This situation will likely mean Raducanu will face tougher opponents early in the competition. While she had some positive results at the Queens tournament, the back issue is a major worry. There is still some hope that she will be fit for the Eastbourne Open.
Raducanu said that she has done a lot of good work behind the scenes and will work hard to raise her game.