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Raducanu's Ranking Plummets After US Open Absence
14 Sep
Summary
- Raducanu dropped 19 places to world number 89 due to US Open injury.
- She is now at her lowest ranking since undergoing surgeries in 2024.
- British players had a disappointing US Open with no singles wins past the second round.
Emma Raducanu has experienced a considerable fall in the WTA rankings following her absence from the recent US Open. The 2021 champion was unable to compete in New York due to a stress fracture in her right lower leg, an injury that also impacted her grass-court season and forced a withdrawal from Wimbledon. As a consequence of not earning ranking points at the US Open, Raducanu has dropped 19 places to world number 89. This current ranking is her lowest since returning to the tour after undergoing wrist and ankle surgeries in 2024. The diminished ranking will restrict her ability to enter certain tournaments, including some WTA 1000 events. Raducanu is scheduled to return at the China Open starting September 30. She faces the challenge of defending 136 ranking points this year to avoid potentially playing qualifying rounds for the Australian Open next year. The season has been marked by fitness struggles for Raducanu, despite reaching two WTA finals.
In contrast to Raducanu's situation, the US Open was not a successful event for British players in singles. Nine Britons competed, but none advanced beyond the second round, with notable first-round exits for Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery. However, some players like Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart saw their rankings improve.
Some success was achieved in other disciplines. Neal Skupski claimed the men's doubles title with his American partner Christian Harrison. In the wheelchair events, Alfie Hewett secured a singles victory over Tokito Oda, adding to a doubles title with Gordon Reid.
