British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu will miss the remainder of the 2023 season as she continues to recover from multiple surgeries on her wrists and ankle. The former US Open champion underwent these surgeries in May, sidelining her from all major tournaments, including Wimbledon, the French Open, and the US Open【17†source】【18†source】.
Raducanu, who became an overnight star after her historic 2021 US Open victory, has since faced recurring injury setbacks. Despite hopes of returning to the tour in the autumn after resuming light training, she recently confirmed she won’t be back until 2024. In a statement, Raducanu expressed disappointment at missing the year’s remaining tournaments, but remained optimistic, focusing on her recovery for a strong return next season. She mentioned the emotional difficulty of watching the Grand Slams from the sidelines but is determined to come back in top form【18†source】.
This season has been challenging for Raducanu, who has only played 10 matches due to her injuries. Her absence has caused her ranking to drop significantly, as she recently fell outside the top 200 in the world【18†source】【19†source】. Nonetheless, she remains hopeful about regaining her form and competing at the highest level in 2024, with her eyes set on major tournaments like the Australian Open.
Her health struggles are a stark contrast to her meteoric rise in 2021, where she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam, defeating Leylah Fernandez in the US Open final. Since then, injuries have plagued her career, but the 20-year-old is staying positive, vowing to focus on her rehabilitation and come back stronger【17†source】【18†source】.
