Emma Raducanu withdraws from a tune-up tournament for the Australian Open with a back injury
Emma Raducanu of Britain returns a shot during a practice session at Manuka Doctor Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, ahead of the ASB Classic tennis tournament. (Alan Lee/Photosport via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alan Lee]
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from an Auckland tournament, saying a back injury she has been nursing in recent weeks had not improved as much as she hoped. The 22-year-old British player was seeded sixth for the tournament and was due to play her opening match of the new season against Robin Montgomery of the United States on Tuesday.
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