Emma Raducanu withdraws from China Open due to injury
What's the story
British tennis sensation, Emma Raducanu, has pulled out of the impending China Open due to an injury. The news was confirmed by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) shortly after the draw was announced. Raducanu, currently ranked number 54 in the world, was would have faced China's Qinwen Zheng in the second round, had she triumphed over a qualifier in her opening match.
Recent setback
Raducanu's withdrawal follows recent retirement
Raducanu's withdrawal from the China Open comes on the heels of her retirement during the Korea Open quarter-final. She was trailing 6-1 against Russia's Daria Kasatkina when she decided to withdraw. During her second-round match in Korea against Yue Yuan, Raducanu took a medical time-out to have her foot strapped but continued to secure a victory with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-3.
Sympathy expressed
Kasatkina expresses sympathy for Raducanu's injury
Kasatkina expressed her sympathy for Raducanu following her retirement from the Korea Open. "I feel sorry for Emma. It's a pity to get injured, especially in the deeper stages of the tournament. I wish her a speedy recovery," she said. This year has seen Raducanu make significant strides on the WTA tour. She broke back into the top 100 with some impressive performances.
Career progress
Raducanu's journey and future aspirations
Despite her recent setback, Raducanu has had a successful year on the WTA tour. She missed her maiden Wimbledon quarter-final during the summer and fared well in tournaments like the Citi Open and Stuttgart Open. The China Open, a WTA 1000 event, could have provided an opportunity for her to gain crucial ranking points.