- British No 1 Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament due to a stress fracture in her right leg.
- Raducanu announced her withdrawal on Instagram, stating she had done everything possible to be ready but was medically advised to stop pushing through the injury.
- Concerns about her fitness had grown after she cut short a practice session and was seen wearing an orthopaedic boot earlier in the week.
- This marks another significant injury setback for Raducanu, who also missed Wimbledon in 2023 after undergoing multiple surgeries.
- Her withdrawal is a major blow for the tournament and home fans, particularly after a promising start to her grass-court season.
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