This latest development raises questions about her readiness for the clay-court season. Raducanu, who captured the tennis world’s attention by winning the US Open as a teenage qualifier in 2021, has been absent from the tour since suffering a heavy defeat against Amanda Anisimova—6-1, 6-1—during the third round at Indian Wells.

Key facts:

• Raducanu has linked up again with Andrew Richardson, who coached her to the US Open title.
• She lost to Anisimova in March and has not played since.
• Her withdrawal means her absence from competitive tennis will extend to over two months.
• Raducanu had been practicing in Rome prior to her withdrawal.

In a recent interview, she expressed optimism about her progress: “It’s been a long few weeks since I last competed. I’ve made good progress, good gains in the last few weeks. I’m feeling really positive about where I’m heading and how I’m playing, what I’m doing on the court each day.” Yet, she acknowledged that her physical condition had been challenging: “Last two months, in the beginning, it was quite difficult. Wasn’t feeling the best physically. And I think it had just been lingering for a while.”

After parting ways with coach Francisco Roig, Raducanu primarily trained with hitting partner Alexis Canter. She was poised to face Solana Sierra or a qualifier in her second-round match at the Italian Open before withdrawing. The Ferrer Academy connection remains strong as she seeks to regain form for upcoming competitions.

What comes next:

• Raducanu could still participate in warm-up events ahead of the French Open.
• Her current British ranking stands at 30.
• The tennis community will be watching closely as she navigates this challenging period.

As she looks ahead, Raducanu’s journey through health struggles will undoubtedly shape her path back to competitive tennis. The upcoming events will test not only her physical resilience but also her mental fortitude as she aims for success once more on the court.

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