Emma Raducanu doubtful for Australian Open 2025 after back injury forces British tennis star out of Auckland classic
Live MintFormer US Open champion Emma Raducanu's participation in the upcoming Australian Open 2025 is in doubt after she withdrew from the Auckland tennis classic with a back injury. Seeded sixth in the Auckland tennis classic, Raducanu was to face Robin Montgomery of the United States in her opening match of the new season on Tuesday. Although the extent of her injury is unknown, but recovering in time for the Australian Open 2025 looks doubtful for the British tennis player with the New Year's first Grand Slam starting in 12 day's time. I feel like everyone and the depth of the women's game right now is so strong that literally anyone can win any tournament.” Second-seed Elise Mertens withdraws too Besides, Raducanu, second-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium had also withdrawn from the Auckland tennis classic, which is also the tune-up for the Australian Open 2025.