Emma Raducanu Delays US Open Return Amid New Injury

**Emma Raducanu** has confirmed she will miss the Canadian Open (Aug 2‑13) and Cincinnati Open (Aug 14‑23) after a stress fracture forced her out of Wimbledon, pushing her US Open return back by several weeks.

What triggered the latest withdrawal?

The Briton suffered a lower‑right‑leg stress fracture during the grass‑court swing, which first forced her out of the Nottingham Open and then led to a Wimbledon pull‑out. The injury was confirmed in a statement released in early June, and she has not entered any North American hard‑court tournaments since.

How does this affect her preparation for the US Open?

Raducanu’s last hard‑court match came on 15 Mar at Indian Wells, where she fell in the third round to Amanda Anisimova. Skipping the Toronto‑based Canadian Open and the Cincinnati event means she will have no match play on the surface that feeds directly into the US Open. The only remaining WTA 500 tournament before the Grand Slam is the Monterrey Open, which could serve as a last‑minute tune‑up if she chooses to enter.

What does the ranking outlook look like?

Because she will not earn points at the upcoming WTA 1000 events, Raducanu is unlikely to improve her ranking before the US Open. She entered the Canadian Open on a world No. 37 ranking but will start the Grand Slam without a seed, meaning she could face a top‑10 opponent in the early rounds.

When was her most recent competitive appearance?

Raducanu’s latest tournament run ended on 14 Jun at the Queen’s Club Championships, where she reached her first WTA 500 final before losing to Donna Vekic in straight sets. That match marked her last appearance on court before the current injury lay‑off.

What are the options for a comeback?

If Raducanu decides to play the Monterrey Open (held the week after Cincinnati), she could gain a few matches on hard courts before heading to New York. Otherwise, she will arrive at the US Open with a month‑long gap since her last competitive match, relying on practice sessions to regain rhythm.

The next update on her status is expected after the Cincinnati Open concludes, when her team will assess whether a late‑season tournament is feasible or if she will head straight to Flushing Meadows with limited preparation.