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Raducanu's Injury Woes Persist, Forced to Withdraw from Asian Swing
16 Oct
Summary
- Raducanu suffers first-round exit at Ningbo Open
- Requires medical attention twice during the match
- Withdraws from remaining events in Tokyo and Hong Kong
As of October 16th, 2025, Emma Raducanu's 2025 season has come to a premature close after a difficult first-round exit at the Ningbo Open. The young British tennis star went down 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to local wildcard Zhu Lin, having required medical attention twice during the contest – once to check her blood pressure and again for treatment on her back.
This setback follows a distressing episode a week earlier in Wuhan, where Raducanu was forced to retire while trailing Ann Li 6-1, 4-1, citing dizziness and receiving an on-court medical timeout. The pattern of health concerns and physical strain has been worrying, and reports now confirm that Raducanu will withdraw from her remaining events in Tokyo and Hong Kong, effectively drawing the curtain on her 2025 campaign.
Despite the abrupt end to her season, Raducanu's year still featured some encouraging moments. She registered 28 match wins, enjoyed a standout quarterfinal run at the Miami Open, and reached the semifinals in Washington. These results pushed her world ranking to around No. 29 heading into the Asian circuit. However, the physical toll of elite tennis has clearly taken a toll, and Raducanu's immediate priority will be rest and rehabilitation as she prepares for the 2026 season.
