British Star Emma Raducanu Breaks Down in Tears as Injury Woes Hamper Her Chances of Winning 2023 Australian Open
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If 2022 has been tough to maneuver for any player on the WTA tour, it was Emma Raducanu. The 20-year-old British star couldn’t capitalize on the momentum achieved from her stupendous victory at the 2021 US Open as back-to-back injuries forced her to not perform at the peak level. While she oozed confidence ahead of the new year, Raducanu had the worst possible start to her 2023 campaign at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Injury woes continue to haunt Emma Raducanu as she faces yet another setback in Auckland
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After successfully winning her first-round contest, Raducanu looked extremely confident in the second match against Viktoria Kuzmova by clinching the first set, 6-0. The WTA event in Auckland had numerous rain interruptions already and the same had an impact on Emma’s momentum.
When play resumed, the British youngster rolled her ankle and despite getting medical help, her level didn’t improve. In the end, Raducanu was forced to retire after losing the second set, 5-7. As she walked towards the net, Emma was seen crying as her Australian Open hopes hang in the balance.
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Tough scene in Auckland.
Emma Raducanu turned an ankle and retired at 6-0, 5-7 against Viktoria Kuzmova.
— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) January 5, 2023
While Raducanu is yet to provide clarity on the status of her injury, the situation at the ASB classic has been horrible as rain played spoil-sport continuously. Even Venus Williams had to face similar fate in her second-round match as she lost in a tough three-set battle against Zhu Lin.
Too much going on in this photo.
Emma Raducanu in a dystopian indoor match with no spectators (because of rain), a 6-0 first set, 0-40 in the second set, and the opponent … Viktoria Kuzmova. pic.twitter.com/soqzB1X3hA
— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) January 5, 2023
Facing consecutive losses is one thing but Emma Raducanu seems to be struggling with fitness issues consistently and the latest withdrawal adds fresh headache to the British star. It was only recently that Emma hired a full-time fitness trainer to her entourage. The British star brought in Jez Green, who previously worked with the likes of Andy Murray, Alexander Zverev, etc.,
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Brutal. Emma Raducanu forced into another retirement, this time after rolling her ankle.
The Australian Open starts in 11 days….
— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) January 5, 2023
Retiring with an injury is heart-breaking and here’s wishing Emma Raducanu a speedy recovery.
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