Emma Raducanu will not get the chance to pick up her second career Grand Slam at this year’s US Open.
The 20-year-old made history by becoming the first British women to win a Grand Slam in 44 years following her victory at the US Open in 2021.
She overcame Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 over a pulsating hour and 51 minutes at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The British star has since struggled for form and has not played since her defeat to Jelena Ostapenko back in April.
Mail Sport breaks down why Emma Raducanu will not be competing at the US Open this year.
Emma Raducanu will not have the chance to win her second Grand Slam title at the US Open this year
She made history by becoming the first British women to win a Grand Slam in 44 years following her win against Leylah Fernandez in 2021
Why is Emma Raducanu not playing at the US Open this year?
Emma Raducanu will not compete at the US Open this year.
The British sensation was forced to undergo surgery on both her hands earlier this year. As well as surgery on both of her hands, Raducanu also needed a small procedure on her ankle – which she has had constant problems with over the years.
Raducanu took to Instagram in May to explain her reasons for taking some time away from the sport.
‘It is safe to say the last ten months have been difficult as I dealt with a recurring injury on a bone of both hands,’ she said.
‘I tried my best to manage the pain and play through it for most of this year and end of last year by reducing practice load dramatically, missing weeks of training as well as cutting last season short to try to heal it. Unfortunately it is not enough. I’m having a minor procedure done on both hands to resolve the issues.
‘I am disappointed to share I will be out for the next few months and while I am at it I will have another minor procedure that is due on my ankle.
‘It pains me that I will miss the summer events and I tried to downplay the issues so I thank all my fans who continued to support me when you did not know the facts. Looking forward to seeing you all back out there.’
Raducanu’s last appearance was at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix – where she would go on to suffer a first round defeat to Jelena Ostapenko. The defeat to the Latvian was her third consecutive loss after exits from the the Miami Open and Indian Wells earlier this year.
Emma Raducanu will not compete at the US Open this year following surgery on her two wrists and her ankle
Emma Raducanu took to social media back in May to share a photo of herself after her third operation
What is the full US Open full schedule?
Monday, August 28
- Men’s first round
- Women’s first round
Tuesday, August 29
- Men’s first round
- Women’s first round
Wednesday, August 30
- Men’s second round
- Women’s second round
Thursday, August 31
- Men’s second round
- Women’s second round
Friday, September 1
- Men’s third round
- Women’s third round
Saturday, September 2
- Men’s third round
- Women’s third round
Sunday, September 3
- Men’s round of 16
- Women’s round of 16
Monday, September 4
- Men’s round of 16
- Women’s round of 16
Tuesday, September 5
- Men’s quarter-finals
- Women’s quarter-finals
Wednesday, September 6
- Men’s quarter-finals
- Women’s quarter-finals
Thursday, September 7
Friday, September 8
Saturday, September 9
Sunday, September 10
The men’s final will take place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, September 10, while the women’s final will take place a day before
How to watch to the US Open
Fans will be able to watch all of this year’s action will be shown live on Sky Sports.
All of the matches will also be streamed on Sky Go.
ESPN will also be showing live coverage of all of this year’s action for those watching in the States, while 9Gem will be broadcasting the US Open in Australia.
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