Emma Raducanu has announced her withdrawal from the Miami Open, which is set to kick off this Tuesday, citing health concerns. The 23-year-old British player, currently ranked as her nation’s top female athlete, received a bye into the second round but has been dealing with lingering post-viral symptoms since her recent campaign in the Middle East.
Raducanu’s last tournament was at Indian Wells earlier this month, where she faced a frustrating exit in the third round, losing to Amanda Anisimova with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-1. In that match, Raducanu struggled to display her usual competitive edge, admitting afterward that she lacked the energy to challenge Anisimova effectively. She found herself hesitant to chase down balls, particularly drop shots, and was unable to exert much pressure during her return game.
In a bid to return to her peak form, Raducanu has recently parted ways with her coach, Francisco Roig, and is now collaborating informally with Mark Petchey. Seeded 24th in Miami, she was poised to potentially meet her fellow Brit, Sonay Kartal, who is set to face American Peyton Stearns in the first round.
As Raducanu takes this time to recover, her absence leaves a gap in the tournament, but her focus now is on regaining her health and returning stronger to the circuit.
