Emma Raducanu Withdraws from United Cup Due to Unspecified Injury
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her opening match at the United Cup due to an unspecified injury. This development has raised concerns about her participation in the tournament.
Raducanu’s Withdrawal and Replacement
Raducanu, aged 23, was set to compete against Japan’s Naomi Osaka in Perth on Sunday. However, she withdrew from the match, and Katie Swan took her place in the women’s singles.
Captain’s Optimism
Tim Henman, the captain of Great Britain’s team, expressed hope that Raducanu might still play in the tournament. He noted that the decision to withdraw was not easy for her, as she had been training well in preparation.
Background on Raducanu’s Recent Performances
This withdrawal comes after Raducanu ended her 2025 season early in October due to illness during her time in China. She has not competed in any matches since then.
Match Outcomes
- Billy Harris, a replacement for the injured Jack Draper, won his match against Japan’s Shintaro Mochizuki with a score of 7-6 (6-4), 6-3.
- Katie Swan is now set to face Osaka in a key match for Great Britain.
United Cup Tournament Structure
The United Cup features 18 countries split into six groups of three. Each team will compete against every other team in their group. The six group winners and two second-placed teams will advance to the quarter-finals.
Each tie consists of three matches: one men’s, one women’s, and one mixed doubles. Great Britain will have Olivia Nicholls and Neal Skupski representing them in the mixed doubles.
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