Wimbledon 2026: Emma Raducanu Withdraws Due to Stress Fracture as Tournament Opens
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 due to a stress fracture in her right ankle sustained after her run to the Queen's final, dealing a blow to British hopes at the tournament.
Major British Injury Setback
British hopes were dealt a blow on the eve of the tournament with Emma Raducanu withdrawing from the tournament due to injury. Following her run to the final at Queen's, Raducanu had limited practice time at Wimbledon last week and had her right ankle strapped heavily. The 23-year-old confirmed on Sunday that she had sustained a stress fracture.
Raducanu's Announcement
After a final scan Sunday night, the injury she had been managing developed into a stress fracture and she was medically advised to stop pushing through. The timing is particularly unfortunate as Raducanu was in strong form, having reached the Queen's final just days before.
Tournament Continues Without Key Players
Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will be in action in Centre Court, with plenty of compelling matches on the schedule. The withdrawal of Raducanu, a former US Open champion, removes one of the tournament's most compelling British storylines.
Other Notable Withdrawals
Beyond Raducanu, other top players have faced setbacks. The tournament continues with its traditional lineup of world-class competitors vying for the prestigious grass-court championship.