Injury Struggles Continue for Grand Slam Champion Raducanu

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Auckland Open due to a back injury, affecting her Australian Open preparations. The Grand Slam winner expressed disappointment, having battled numerous injuries since her 2021 U.S. Open triumph. Her recent year included prolonged recovery from ankle and wrist surgeries.

Emma Raducanu, a Grand Slam winner, has officially withdrawn from the Auckland Open, citing a back injury. This latest setback affects her upcoming Australian Open preparations.

Raducanu, who was seeded sixth, was set to face American Robin Montgomery in the tournament's evening session on Tuesday. However, she announced her withdrawal due to a back niggle, despite her eagerness to compete in Auckland.

The British tennis star has faced several injuries since her 2021 U.S. Open victory, including foot ligament sprains and recent surgeries on her ankle and wrist, leaving her out of five WTA tournaments in the current year's Asia swing.

(With inputs from agencies.)