Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu was struck down by another injury issue as she retired after seven games of her Nottingham Open first-round against Viktorija Golubic.

However, she called for the physio early in the match and then again after Golubic took a 4-3 lead. “I didn’t expect it to happen, I feel really sorry for Emma, I was looking forward to a really tough challenge. This court is so beautiful so I really wanted to stay on it.

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I'm trusting what I'm doing and the work I'm doing. "I want to take my time with this decision," Raducanu told reporters on Monday. "Nothing has changed. "Personally, I think I know what I'm doing.

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“It was the biggest court I’d played on, there were a lot of people there and I was really excited to keep going. To not be able to finish the match was really tough for me – but I had a really positive week.” It was a sign of things to come for the teenager as she went on to sensationally win the US Open last September.

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It is a sad way to finish and I hope she recovers.” “I didn’t expect this to happen. She was immediately broken and while she did break back, the British No 1 took a medical timeout at the very first sit-down and received a second round of treatment in an effort to stretch out the problem.

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Well, whatever that problem was, Raducanu seems to be absolutely fine now. This is the third time this season Raducanu has been forced to retire from a match due to injury. as Golubic takes the opening three points on the Raducanu serve the 19-year-old suddenly appears uncomfortable. This was not how Raducanu would have wanted her UK homecoming to end. Golubic is asked to do the on-court interview, and seems a little uncomfortable doing so after a win like that. The US Open champion attempted to carry on but was forced to pull out shortly afterwards.

EMMA RADUCANU has been supported by fellow tennis star Maria Sakkari ahead of their opening matches at the Nottingham Open.

The 30-year-old could potentially play the Bromley local in the last 16 should she defeat Golubic, but is doubtful after suffering an injury, meaning Raducanu may receive a bye. I am excited because Olympiakos, we have a long history in Greece but the Premier League is different. I am excited for them and I was happy when they saw they are in the Premier League. I was travelling so it was impossible to watch them (at Wembley) but I will be supporting them.” She was confident and she was feeling it and she was enjoying herself on court.” She was also the first female British tennis star to win a major since Virginia Wade in 1977. “She had a three-week tournament in New York and I think now what she is doing is the right thing.

US Open champion Emma Raducanu is determined to take her time when it comes to appointing her next coach, saying "I think I know what I'm doing".

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Emma Raducanu sparked a major Wimbledon fitness scare after retiring just seven games into her British homecoming at the Rothsey Nottingham Open.

She is struggling with her serve so far, hitting the net with her first and then losing a long rally after her second. Raducanu moves to advantage after ending a long rally with a lovely forehand down the line. I know it will come some time, the grass season is going to be a lot of fun." I'm trusting what I'm doing and the work I'm doing. A double fault hands Golubic the lead before Raducanu draws the scores back level. Raducanu wins the first point of the game with a powerful backhand. Raducanu then tries to capitalise on a second serve but her backhand is long. The crowd is trying to help Raducanu but Golubic breaks after a deft drop shot. Raducanu rushes to the net but Golubic lofts it over her head to get back into the game. The trainer is out to have a look at Raducanu... she looks deeply frustrated. A rally follows from the second point but the Swiss player sends a forehand far too long. She loses the first point but responds well with a forehand.

Raducanu was forced to pull out in the first set of her first-round match against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic with what appeared to be an injury to her ...

“I didn’t expect this to happen and I feel sorry for Emma. I was looking forward to the challenge of this match and it’s not the way I wanted it to end. The 19-year-old had played down injury concerns ahead of the French Open last month, after suffering hand blisters, foot blisters as well as a lingering back injury so far this season. Raducanu attempted to carry on but was forced to pull out at 4-3 down in the first set.

Emma Raducanu has sparked doubts over her fitness for Wimbledon after retiring from the Nottingham Open with injury.

I will get it checked out." "I need to get a scan first. "The first game an absolute freak.

Emma Raducanu's preparations for Wimbledon were thrown into chaos as she was forced to retire injured in her first-round match at the Rothesay Open.

The British No 1 lost her opening service game to 30 but immediately broke back and then comfortably held serve for a 2-1 lead. Raducanu has suffered several injury issues since her victory in New York, including blisters and a back problem, while she also contracted Covid-19 in December. She now appears to face a race against time to be fully fit and prepared for Wimbledon, which begins on 27 June. She scarcely moved towards the Golubic return at the start of her fourth service game, surrendered it with a weak forehand into the net and informed the umpire that she would not be able to continue a few moments later, trailing 4-3 in the opening set.

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon preparations got off to a worrying start as she retired injured in her first-round match at the Nottingham Open.

Her first round of treatment came at the first change of ends and although she was able to open a 3-1 lead, it was clear she was in pain and called time having lost three games in a row. But the signs of discomfort were there early on as she was seen holding her side in the opening game of the match. She received treatment on her left side and took painkillers in an attempt to carry on, but had pull out of the match trailing 4-3 in the first set – the third time she has had to do so since winning the US Open in September.

The US Open champion retired from her opening match of the grass-court season after just seven games in Nottingham.

“The welcome I got was real nice and I felt really comfortable. It’s happening for a reason but I’m exactly where I need to be.” I need to get a scan first – I’ll get it checked out and we’ll see from there. I’ve got no idea and I can’t diagnose myself. “I’ve got no idea [about Wimbledon] – it could have just seized up and spasmed. The world No 11 said: “It was an absolute freak injury, I think.

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon preparations got off to a worrying start as she retired injured in her first-round match at the Nottingham Open.

She is due to play in Birmingham next week before having a clear week in the build-up to Wimbledon, but doubts about her participation have now been raised. The retirement will raise further questions about her fitness as she continues to struggle with the physical demands of life on the WTA Tour. The 19-year-old needed a medical timeout in the early stages of her clash with Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic after suffering a problem to her left side as her fitness issues continue.

Emma Raducanu was taking on Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic in the first round of the Nottingham Open, but was forced to retire just 33 minutes into the ...

Her outing in Nottingham was the beginning of her all-important grass campaign, in preparation for this month's Grand Slam at SW19. Her outing in Nottingham was her first WTA event back on home soil since she became US Open champion just over eight months ago. I feel sorry for Emma. I was looking forward to a tough challenge. The Brit called for a medical timeout just five minutes into her clash with her Swiss opponent, before eventually retiring from the contest just over 25 minutes later. "I didn't expect this to happen. Despite this, the British teenage star got up and continued on with the match.

The US Open champion withdrew from her first round match in Nottingham after suffering a side injury.

“That’s out of my control, but right now all I can focus on is what I am doing and I think I am doing a lot of good work. “I am obviously disappointed and it is really bad luck. “I have no idea. I was feeling good, comfortable and I think even when I was out there, there were signs I was happy with playing more aggressively and stuff. I am not going to ‘Google doctor’ myself. “I have just come off court, an absolute freak injury.

Emma Raducanu has “no idea” whether she will be fit for Wimbledon after her British homecoming was ruined by injury in Nottingham.

“That’s out of my control, but right now all I can focus on is what I am doing and I think I am doing a lot of good work. “I am obviously disappointed and it is really bad luck. “I have no idea. I was feeling good, comfortable and I think even when I was out there, there were signs I was happy with playing more aggressively and stuff. I am not going to ‘Google doctor’ myself. “I have just come off court, an absolute freak injury.

The US Open champion has been beset by injuries and has had to pull out of three tournaments in the first set since September. She said she had "no idea" if ...

British tennis star's New York fairytale in pictures US Open champion looking for fourth coach I am not going to 'Google doctor' myself. "I have just come off court, an absolute freak injury.

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She can expect a number of teatime Centre Court games for the optimal BBC audience. She has never played on Centre Court and has never won a minor tour tournament. She has never lost in a final, a quarter-final or a semi-final. If Raducanu does make it to Wimbledon, we need little imagination to know what her appearance there will look like. She had just done her A-Levels at the time. Any notion that increased time in the gym can make her physically immune just does not stack up.

Emma Raducanu has sparked doubts over her fitness for Wimbledon after retiring from the Nottingham Open with injury.

"That's out of my control, but right now all I can focus on is what I am doing and I think I am doing a lot of good work. "I am obviously disappointed and it is really bad luck. I will get it checked out." "I need to get a scan first. I was feeling good, comfortable and I think even when I was out there, there were signs I was happy with playing more aggressively and stuff. I am not going to 'Google doctor' myself.

Raducanu has revealed that she suffered a "freak" injury as early as the very first game of her Rothesay Open match against Golubic, which ultimately led to her ...

Raducanu has revealed that she suffered a "freak" injury as early as the very first game of her Rothesay Open match against Golubic, which ultimately led to her retirement. The second seed was broken in the first game before breaking back and holding for a 2-1 lead, when she took a medical time out at the first changeover. Now, Raducanu has refused to commit to Wimbledon as she admitted she had no idea what the injury could be.

Raducanu has been plagued with injury problems since she broke on to the WTA Tour and this was her third retirement since winning in New York last summer. Emma ...

“That’s out of my control, but right now all I can focus on is what I am doing and I think I am doing a lot of good work. “I am obviously disappointed and it is really bad luck. I was feeling good, comfortable and I think even when I was out there, there were signs I was happy with playing more aggressively and stuff. “I have no idea. I am not going to ‘Google doctor’ myself. “I have just come off court, an absolute freak injury.

Emma Raducanu was struck down by another injury issue as she retired after seven games of her Nottingham Open first-round against Viktorija Golubic.

“I didn’t expect it to happen, I feel really sorry for Emma, I was looking forward to a really tough challenge. This court is so beautiful so I really wanted to stay on it. However, she called for the physio early in the match and then again after Golubic took a 4-3 lead. "I have no idea. “I need to get a scan first. "I have no idea (about Wimbledon)," she added.

US Open champion Emma Raducanu says she's unsure whether she'll be fit enough to compete at this year's Wimbledon after suffering a "freak" injury at a WTA ...

"We all have our own journey in life. "It could've just seized up and spasmed and then it's really bad for a few days. I just came off court," Raducanu told reporters after the match.

US Open Champion Raducanu is set to complete only her first year on the WTA Tour, despite having already won a major at just 18 years of age, ...

'It is not easy, if you exclude the US Open, she is 19. On top of that Raducanu finds herself thrust into the limelight at such a young age, meaning as well as the matter of negotiating her first year on the Tour, she has also got to deal with the pressures of becoming an overnight phenomenon. Raducanu has come under criticism at times since joining the Tour as she has struggled with her fitness, and the Nottingham Open is the latest tournament she has had to retire from with injury.