Emma Raducanu ruled out of French Open and Wimbledon after hand and ankle surgery

Emma Raducanu reveals that she will miss the 2023 French Open and Wimbledon.

Emma Raducanu ruled out of French Open and Wimbledon after hand and ankle surgery

Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu suffered a huge setback, as the British world number one has been ruled out of the French Open and Wimbledon. The 2021 US Open champion underwent hand and ankle surgery, which has put her on the sidelines for the next couple of months. As a result, she is all set to drop out of the top 100 WTA Rankings.

Emma Raducanu’s hand problems have been troubling her since last season, flaring up on various occasions. It also forced her to end her 2022 season prematurely. The injury relapsed just prior to the 2023 Madrid Open, as Emma Raducanu withdrew from her first-round encounter, just hours before it was scheduled.

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“It pains me to say I will miss the summer events. I tried to downplay the issues so I thank all my fans who continued to support me when you did not know the facts,” Raducanu wrote.

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“It is safe to say the last 10 months have been difficult as I dealt with a recurring injury on a bone of both hands. I tried my best to manage the pain and play through it for most of this year and end of last year by reducing practice load dramatically, missing weeks of training as well as cutting last season short to try to heal it. Unfortunately, it is not enough,” she added.

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Emma Raducanu shares a heartfelt message as injury woes continue

Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu is all set to miss the 2023 French Open which starts later this month. She will also miss the entire grass court season, including Wimbledon. Her team confirmed that the surgery on her right hand was relatively straightforward. She is expected to have her left ankle operated on before surgery on her left hand.

“I’m disappointed to share that I will be out for the next few months and while I am at it I will have another minor procedure that is due on my ankle. Looking forward to seeing you all back out there,” said Raducanu.

Emma Raducanu might not return to action until late 2023, as she looks a major doubt for the US Open as well. The 20-year-old hopes that she would be back in training by the end of the summer.

Emma Raducanu has had a poor start to the season, being knocked out in the second round of the 2023 Australian Open. She suffered back-to-back first-round losses at the Stuttgart and Miami Open. Her best result this season came at the Indian Wells Open, where she managed to reach the fourth round.

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