Raducanu pulls out of Miami Open

Britain’s Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Miami Open with a lower back injury, tournament organisers said yesterday, the latest setback for the 21-year-old. 

Raducanu spent eight months out with wrist and ankle problems last year but returned to action in January and had an encouraging performance at Indian Wells last week where she reached the third round.

“I have been experiencing lower back pain and at this stage of my return to competition I don’t want to risk anything happening,” said Raducanu. 

“I really tried my best to be ready and I’m sad to be pulling out of Miami as it’s a cool tournament but wish the event all the best.” The 2021 US Open winner, a wildcard entry at Miami, was scheduled to play China’s Wang Xi-yu in the first round yesterday —SuperSport.