Emma Raducanu Pulls Out Of Linz Open As Recovery From Illness Drags On

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from adjacent week’s Linz Open arsenic she continues to retrieve afloat fitness, her squad person confirmed.

The British No 1 besides pulled retired of nan Miami Open arsenic she prioritises her rehabilitation from post-viral symptoms connected nan backmost of an unwellness she picked up successful Romania successful early February.

Having besides opted to beryllium retired Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia, Raducanu is now apt to attraction connected a imaginable return to nan WTA Tour successful Madrid later this month.

The 23-year-old past played successful nan 3rd information astatine Indian Wells connected 8 March, erstwhile she slipped to a 6-1, 6-1 conclusion against Amanda Anisimova. Speaking afterwards, Raducanu admitted she felt a deficiency of powerfulness had contributed to her low-key display.

“I request to beryllium fierce erstwhile playing those players, but I deliberation there’s still a agelong measurement to spell to beryllium doing that and I request to usage my strengths and astir apt operation it up a spot more,” she said.

Since splitting from her latest coach Francisco Roig successful January, nan 2021 US Open champion has been moving connected an informal ground pinch Mark Petchey arsenic she looks to return to form.