Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’

British No 1 had been due to open campaign on Monday

Withdrawal marks latest injury setback for 23-year-old

Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon because of the right-foot injury that she has struggled with in the buildup to the Championships.

Raducanu, who was seeded 30th, had been scheduled to face Antonia Ruzic at 1pm on Monday on No 1 Court. In a statement, Raducanu said: “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but sadly I’ve had to withdraw from this year’s Wimbledon.