Emma Raducanu Withdraws from US Exhibitions for Recovery

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from two exhibition matches in the United States next month to prioritize her recovery and preparation for the 2026 tennis season. The 22-year-old British player, who ended 2025 ranked No. 29 in the WTA Tour, was scheduled to face Amanda Anisimova in Newark and Miami but has been replaced by Jessica Pegula, according to tournament promoters.

Raducanu's decision stems from light bone bruising on her right foot, a minor injury that surfaced after physical challenges during the Asian swing late in the 2025 season. She retired in the second set of her second-round match against Ann Li at the Wuhan Open in mid-October and followed with a first-round loss at the Ningbo Open, where she appeared far from full strength. Opting to end her campaign early, Raducanu now plans to attend a preseason training camp in Barcelona without disruption from the injury.

To support her return, Raducanu has assembled a new support team. She has partnered with Francisco Roig, the longtime coach of Rafael Nadal, for her offseason training block. Additionally, she has brought on Emma Stewart, a physiotherapist previously with British Rowing, to aid her conditioning. These changes...