Emma Raducanu Withdraws from Linz Open Amid Prolonged Recovery

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British tennis star Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Linz Open due to ongoing recovery from illness, with her next potential appearance likely at the Madrid Open on April 21.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from next week’s Linz Open as she continues to recover from an illness she contracted in early February. This development comes on the heels of her previous withdrawal from the Miami Open as she deals with post-viral symptoms.

Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has also opted out of Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia. Her last competitive appearance was in the third round at Indian Wells on March 8, where she suffered a 6-1, 6-1 defeat to Amanda Anisimova. Raducanu attributed her lackluster performance to a lack of power and acknowledged the need to regain her aggressive gameplay.

Following her split from coach Francisco Roig in January, Raducanu has been working informally with Mark Petchey. Her next potential appearance is expected at the Madrid Open, which begins on April 21.