Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 after suffering a stress fracture.
The 23-year-old had initially planned to play despite medical advice, but a final scan confirmed the injury.
What happened?
Emma Raducanu was seen training with strapping on her lower leg ahead of her opening match against Antonia Ružić.
She had announced plans to play, saying "there are certain tournaments you're willing to do more for, put yourself on the line more for, risk more for" and that Wimbledon was one of them.
Why it matters for Emma Raducanu
This injury setback is the latest in a difficult year for Raducanu, who has dealt with a foot injury and illness during her run to the Transylvania Open final in February.
The withdrawal from Wimbledon will be a significant blow to her season.
What comes next?
Despite the withdrawal, Raducanu will still earn 50% of the prize money she would have received for playing, which is £40,000.
This is due to Wimbledon's official rules, which award players competing in the first round £80,000 even if they lose.
Emma Raducanu expressed her disappointment on social media, saying "playing at Wimbledon, in front of a home crowd, means everything to me, so this is really difficult to process".
She also thanked her supporters for their encouragement, saying it was "invaluable" during this time.
The injury will likely keep Raducanu out of action for some time, and her return to the court is uncertain.
On Sunday, Raducanu had confirmed her plans to play, but the stress fracture diagnosis changed everything.
The Wimbledon tournament is set to start on Monday, with several British players, including Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper, and Katie Boulter, in action.