Emma Raducanu Misses US Open Amid Ongoing Injury Battle

Emma Raducanu Misses US Open Amid Ongoing Injury Battle

Wei Jie Tan
Wei Jie Tan
Published: Aug 03, 2026

Emma Raducanu will miss this year's US Open.

Heartbreak for Raducanu: Out of the US Open

British tennis ace Emma Raducanu has officially confirmed she will miss the upcoming US Open tournament. The decision comes as the former champion continues her recovery from a debilitating stress fracture in her lower right leg. This absence marks a significant blow for fans hoping to see her return to the site of her greatest triumph.

Following consultations with her medical team, it has been determined that Raducanu requires further time for the injury to heal completely. The world No. 49 is understandably saddened to miss an event that holds such special memories and significance for her.

The Shadow of a Historic Triumph

It was in 2021 that a then-18-year-old Emma Raducanu captivated the world at Flushing Meadows. Playing in only her fourth tour-level event, she defied all expectations, surging through qualifying rounds to lift the US Open trophy. Her fairytale run as an unseeded qualifier remains one of tennis's most incredible underdog stories.

Now, just two years later, the contrast couldn't be starker. Instead of competing on the hardcourts of New York, Raducanu faces a battle off the court, sidelined by an injury that has plagued her season.

A Relentless Battle Against Injury

This isn't Raducanu's first major withdrawal this year. She also pulled out of Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament, when a