Emma Raducanu’s workload too heavy, says Greg Rusedski after her struggles

Emma Raducanu’s body couldn’t handle the load, warns Greg Rusedski

Emma Raducanu’s demanding comeback schedule has left her body struggling to keep up, according to Greg Rusedski. The former US Open finalist and BBC pundit said the British No.2’s workload was too heavy for her to manage safely.

What did Rusedski say?

Rusedski told *The Telegraph* on 18 July 2026 that Raducanu’s body wasn’t ready for the relentless grind of her tour return. He pointed to her recent fitness issues as proof she’d bitten off more than she could chew. “She’s young but her schedule’s brutal,” he said. “You can’t just throw that much at a body still rebuilding.”

The 1997 US Open runner-up added that Raducanu’s team needed to dial back her matches and training load. His warning comes after Raducanu pulled out of multiple events in the past two months with unspecified injuries. She last played at Wimbledon in 2026, losing in the second round to Coco Gauff.

Why it matters for Emma Raducanu

Raducanu’s 2026 return has been rocky from the start. After a two-year injury layoff, she’s tried to rush back into competition without the match fitness to match her talent. Her ranking has slipped from a 2021 US Open high of No.5 to outside the top 100 now.

Her team insists they’re managing her load carefully. But Rusedski’s comments suggest they’re still underestimating the physical toll of a full tour schedule. The criticism isn’t just coming from outsiders-Raducanu herself admitted in June she’s still not 100%.

And the timing couldn’t be worse. With the Olympics just months away, every missed match costs ranking points and confidence. Raducanu’s next event is the Washington Open on 29 July, where she’ll face a qualifier in her opener.

What comes next for Emma Raducanu?

Raducanu’s camp now faces a tough call: push through the pain or pull back further. Rusedski’s advice is clear-slow down. “She’s got the game to compete,” he said. “But not if she’s broken before she even gets there.”

Her next chance to prove her fitness comes at the Washington Open. A deep run there could steady her ranking. A withdrawal would raise fresh questions about her team’s planning. Either way, the pressure’s on to fix this before the Olympics in Paris.

The British star’s camp hasn’t responded to Rusedski’s remarks. But her results will speak louder than any warning.