Emma Raducanu Ends Her Season Due to Physical Problems
British tennis player Emma Raducanu has decided to end her season early due to physical problems that have affected her in China. This decision casts doubt on her participation in the Australian Open in January, where she hoped to secure a good position to be seeded.
The young athlete, who currently holds the number 29 position in the world, retired during her match against Ann Li in Wuhan last week due to dizziness caused by the high temperatures and humidity. Subsequently, she shared an image on social media from a doctor’s office.
Although Raducanu felt better and decided to participate in the Ningbo Open, she was not in optimal condition and lost her first match.Raducanu won the first set against Zhu Lin, but showed a slower performance in the second, where her blood pressure was controlled. In addition, she suffered from lower back problems during the third set, which limited her mobility.
Originally, I planned to play at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo and the Hong Kong Open, but I have chosen to focus on my recovery.
The athlete, who has been unwell for the last ten days, has decided to prioritize her health. Now, she will take some time off the courts before meeting with Francisco Roig, who has been Rafael Nadal’s coach.
Raducanu’s season has had ups and downs, including a complicated start with coaching changes and difficult moments on the court. Despite this, she achieved significant progress, such as reaching the quarterfinals of a WTA 1000 and improving her ranking.
Raducanu has decided to withdraw from the Billie Jean King Cup and will seek to rebuild her participation in this tournament. Furthermore, although she has had difficulties in Asia, she has managed to improve her ranking position.
Raducanu has climbed to 29th in the world and has shown that her body can withstand a full season. If she manages to maintain physical stability and work on her preseason, a promising 2026 is expected.
