Emma Raducanu has revealed she will miss the French Open and Wimbledon after undergoing surgery on both hands and one ankle. The 2021 US Open champion has struggled with form and injuries over the last 12 months and has failed to live up to the lofty heights she set when winning her maiden grand slam in New York.
She recently withdrew from the Madrid Open before her first match, and announced on Wednesday that she had undergone surgery. The 20-year-old said she will be out of action for
“It is safe to say the last 10 months have been difficult as I dealt with a recurring injury on a bone of both hands,” Raducanu wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her in hospital after surgery. “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 heal it.
“Unfortunately, it’s not enough. I’m having a minor procedure done on both hands to resolve the issues. I’m disappointed to share that I will be out for the next few months and while I am at it 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. Look forward to seeing you all back out there.”
