Grand Slam winner Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Auckland Open with a again drawback in a setback for her preparations for the Australian Open.
Raducanu, seeded sixth within the Auckland warmup, was resulting from play American Robin Montgomery within the first match of the night session afterward Tuesday.
“I’ve tried my greatest to be prepared. I really like Auckland and the followers right here. However sadly, I’ve picked up a again niggle and I will not be prepared in time,” the British former U.S. Open champion mentioned in a press release.
Raducanu has struggled with accidents since successful her solely Grand Slam title in 2021 and skipped 5 tournaments within the WTA’s Asia swing this yr after struggling sprained ligaments in her foot.
The 22-year-old additionally spent most of final season recovering from ankle and wrist surgical procedures.