Raducanu out of US Open with stress fracture
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- Emma Raducanu withdrew from the US Open after suffering a stress fracture in her right lower leg during the grass-court season, following a late exit from Wimbledon
- Annabel Croft suggested Raducanu could benefit from ending her 2026 season early to fully heal, rest, and return fit for 2027, emphasizing long-term health over short-term competition
- Raducanu is at risk of a significant ranking drop after failing to defend points from last year’s North American hard-court swing, including Washington, Canada, Cincinnati, and the US Open
- Raducanu may qualify for a protected ranking if she misses at least six months due to injury, allowing her to use her top-50 grass-season ranking upon return
- Raducanu has only recently resumed light on-court activity while still wearing a protective boot, indicating her injury has not fully healed, according to Annabel Croft
Why it matters: Raducanu stands to lose her top-50 ranking without a protected ranking, which requires a six-month absence. Ending her season now would lock in medical recovery and strategic advantage for 2027, but delays her competitive return at a critical career stage.
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