Emma Raducanu will not be competing at the upcoming US Open after a stress fracture forced her to sit out the tournament. The 23‑year‑old British No. 1 sustained the injury to the lower part of her right leg during the grass‑court swing, a setback that also led her to withdraw from Wimbledon at the last minute.
The Press Association reported that, after consulting her medical team, Raducanu has confirmed she will be unable to travel to New York for the event later this month. While the announcement may not come as a shock given the seriousness of a stress fracture and the fact that she has only recently taken tentative steps back onto the court while wearing a protective boot, it nonetheless represents another disappointment for the young star. Raducanu’s journey over the past year has been a roller‑coaster of highs and lows.
After a promising resurgence last summer—where she notched her first wins at Flushing Meadows since lifting the US Open trophy five years earlier—her 2024 season has been marred by recurring physical problems. The stress fracture is the latest in a string of ailments that have limited her ability to train and compete consistently.
Earlier in the year, a foot injury disrupted her pre‑season preparation, and a subsequent bout of post‑viral illness forced her off the court for roughly ten weeks after she fell ill in early February. Those setbacks meant she missed valuable match play and struggled to regain full fitness.
She eventually made a return toward the end of the clay‑court season, re‑uniting with Andrew Richardson, the coach who helped her capture the US Open title in 2021. However, the partnership has had limited time to develop, and the pair have been unable to build sustained momentum on the tour.
In June, Raducanu enjoyed a strong showing at Queen’s Club, reaching the final—her deepest run in a major tournament since her breakthrough in New York. Ironically, the effort that produced that career‑highlight also appears to have triggered the stress fracture that now sidelines her. The British player was not selected for Great Britain’s squad at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals slated for late September, and questions are now being raised about her future on the WTA circuit. With her ranking projected to slip from its current position of 49, speculation abounds over whether she will be able to mount a comeback in time for the 2026 season.
Despite the grim news, Raducanu tried to keep a positive outlook. She posted an upbeat Instagram story from a brief holiday in Switzerland, describing the break as the "best reset ever." The clip showed her practicing her serve while wearing a protective boot on her right foot, underscoring both her determination and the ongoing nature of her recovery. The US Open will go ahead without her, with Sky Sports broadcasting the tournament live from August 30, and streaming options available through NOW and the Sky Sports app. Fans can also look forward to other marquee events, such as the National Bank Open in Montreal, where Canadian rising star Jack Draper is expected to return on August 3.
Raducanu’s absence is a reminder of how fragile a tennis career can be, especially when injuries strike at pivotal moments. Her story over the past twelve months highlights the challenges athletes face in balancing rehabilitation, training, and competition. While her current focus is on healing and regaining strength, the tennis world will be watching closely to see when—or if—she can mount a full‑scale return to the sport she has already achieved so much in. In the meantime, supporters are encouraged to follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp for the latest updates, video highlights, analysis, and other sports news.
For those interested in streaming tennis without a contract, NOW offers a flexible option. As the season progresses, the hope remains that Raducan u will recover fully and re‑emerge stronger, ready to chase future Grand Slam glory.