Raducanu withdraws from Austin Open due to tonsillitis
Guy Atkinson
February 26, 2023 20:45 MYT
February 26, 2023 20:45 MYT
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the inaugural Austin Open after contracting tonsillitis.
The 20-year-old has not played since her defeat in the Australian Open to Coco Gauff in January.
The Briton shot to tennis stardom with victory at the 2021 US Open, setting a record for the fewest majors played (two) before winning a title.
But a frustrating run of injuries and poor form across 2022, which also included numerous coaching changes, has seen her plummet to number 81 in the WTA Rankings and fail to reach the third round of a slam since her famous triumph.
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"I'm sorry to have to withdraw from the ATX Open," Raducanu said on Sunday,
"I am currently suffering from tonsillitis and am unable to compete this week. Thank you to the tournament for the great hospitality here in Austin."