December 31st 2024.
Unfortunately, it seems that Emma Raducanu will not be able to participate in the ASB Classic, the first event of the 2025 tennis season. The British tennis star has just revealed that she is struggling with a back injury, adding to her already difficult history with injuries.
The ASB Classic, which is known as a warm-up tournament for the Australian Open, was set to be Emma's first event since joining forces with renowned fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura. However, it seems that she will not be able to take part in her scheduled match against Robin Montgomery.
At just 22 years old, Emma was seeded sixth for the ASB Classic and had high hopes for the tournament. Unfortunately, she will now have to focus on recovering in time for the Australian Open, which is set to begin in less than two weeks.
"I tried my best to be ready," Emma explained in an interview with the WTA website. "I love Auckland and the fans here, but unfortunately I picked up a back niggle and won't be ready in time."
This is not the first time that Emma has faced injury setbacks in her tennis career. In fact, she has been plagued with injuries for the past three years, resulting in multiple surgeries. Her recent partnership with strength and conditioning specialist, Yutaka Nakamura, aimed to prevent further injuries and keep her in good physical shape for tournaments.
However, after a thorough examination, it was determined that Emma's body was not recovering adequately between matches, leading to recurring injuries. "I think part of it has been load," Emma explained. "The tournament is happening, I really want to play it, but I haven't put in enough training."
Despite her incredible success as a qualifier at the 2021 US Open, which earned her numerous sponsorships, Emma has struggled to secure another tournament win since then. This latest setback is surely disappointing for her, but she remains determined to overcome her injury troubles and continue competing at the highest level.
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