Ever since creating history at the 2021 US Open, the 20-year-old has failed to add to her singles title tally due to multiple injuries and mid-match retirements amid frequent changes in the coaching staff. She ended her 2022 season earlier than expected as well, injuring her wrist in October.
Raducanu started preparing for the new season soon after in the hope of staying fit and playing as many tournaments as possible. However, during her second-round match at the WTA 250 event against 134th-ranked Viktoria Kuzmova of Slovakia, the Brit rolled her ankle and left the court in tears. This puts her Australian Open participation in doubt, which begins in less than two weeks.
Raducanu dominated the first set with a 6-0 score but lost the second 7-5. After a medical timeout following her injury in the second set, she retired from the match. While some fans criticized her for getting injured yet again, there were plenty who backed her to recover and return quickly.
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“It’s not a surprise that this happened to someone” - Emma Raducanu criticizes ASB Classic indoor courts
Emma Raducanu’s ankle injury came after her match against Viktoria Kuzmova was shifted indoors due to heavy rains. The Brit slammed the organizers for the slippery indoor courts after the match, saying that it had to happen to someone eventually. She stated that her team will observe and soon make a decision for the Australian Open.
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