Raducanu cuts Wimbledon practice short amid injury concerns
ESPN Tennis • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Emma Raducanu ended her practice session early at Wimbledon on Saturday, raising further questions about her fitness. The British player, who was previously seen in a protective boot, struggled during the practice against Anna Kalinskaya, falling behind 4-0 before leaving the court abruptly. Raducanu had missed training on Thursday and Friday and was slated to hold a press conference later in the day, which was postponed to Sunday. Her status for the first-round match against Antonia Ruzic remains uncertain as speculation grows about her ability to compete.
- •Raducanu practiced at Wimbledon but struggled during points against Kalinskaya.
- •She had previously missed practice sessions on Thursday and Friday.
- •Her first-round match is scheduled against Antonia Ruzic on Monday.
- •Raducanu cancelled a press conference intended for Saturday.
- 2:35 PMESPN Tennis — Raducanu's Wimbledon practice eases injury fears
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Emma Raducanu comes through eve of Wimbledon practice session
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Emma Raducanu Fuels Wimbledon Withdrawal Speculations Among Fans After Surprise Press Decision & Injury Spotting
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Raducanu ends Wimbledon practice early to add to injury speculation
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Emma Raducanu Postpones Press Conference As Wimbledon Concerns Rise
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Raducanu quits practice as Wimbledon fitness fears grow
"Emma Raducanu came through a practice session on the eve of Wimbledon to raise hopes that the former US Open champion will at least be able to take to the court on Monday. The British number one has been at the centre of another injury scare this week having reportedly been seen wearing a protective boot and missing several days of practice.
"Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu cut short her practice session at Wimbledon on Saturday before cancelling a scheduled press conference as speculation about her fitness deepened. The British number one has been at the centre of another injury saga since she was reportedly seen wearing a protective boot on Wednesday.
"Emma Raducanu has fueled Wimbledon withdrawal speculations among fans after skipping her scheduled press conference and cutting short her second practice session on Saturday afternoon. The Brit was also seen with a strap on her lower right leg during her practice sessions.
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External links- ESPN TennisJun 28, 2026, 2:35 PMRaducanu's Wimbledon practice eases injury fears
Emma Raducanu came through a practice session on the eve of Wimbledon to raise hopes she will at least be able to take to the court on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:42 PMEmma Raducanu comes through eve of Wimbledon practice session
Emma Raducanu came through a practice session on the eve of Wimbledon to raise hopes that the former US Open champion will at least be able to take to the court on Monday. The British number one has been at the centre of another injury scare this week having reportedly been seen wearing a protective boot and missing several days of practice.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 10:42 PMEmma Raducanu Fuels Wimbledon Withdrawal Speculations Among Fans After Surprise Press Decision & Injury Spotting
Emma Raducanu has fueled Wimbledon withdrawal speculations among fans after skipping her scheduled press conference and cutting short her second practice session on Saturday afternoon. The Brit was also seen with a strap on her lower right leg during her practice sessions.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:12 PMRaducanu ends Wimbledon practice early to add to injury speculation
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu cut short her practice session at Wimbledon on Saturday before cancelling a scheduled press conference as speculation about her fitness deepened. The British number one has been at the centre of another injury saga since she was reportedly seen wearing a protective boot on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:30 PMEmma Raducanu Postpones Press Conference As Wimbledon Concerns Rise
Amid rumors that she could miss the 2026 Wimbledon Championships due to a right lower leg injury, Emma Raducanu cut her practice set against Anna Kalinskaya short on Saturday. She also postponed her media commitments.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:36 PMRaducanu quits practice as Wimbledon fitness fears grow
Emma Raducanu's chances of being fit for Wimbledon look to be in considerable doubt after the Briton cut short her practice on Saturday.
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