Emma Raducanu Faces Shocking Injury Setback in Dramatic Korea Open Exit Emma Raducanu’s Asian swing took a shocking turn as she was forced to retire from her

Emma Raducanu’s Asian swing has been thrown into uncertainty following a surprising injury setback. The former US Open champion was forced to retire from her Korea Open quarter-final against top seed Daria Kasatkina after losing the first set 6-1. Raducanu, who had called for a trainer at 4-1 down due to a left foot injury, decided to end the match after receiving treatment. This latest injury is yet another setback for the 21-year-old, whose career has been plagued by physical issues.

Raducanu had been aiming for a strong performance in Seoul, with a victory potentially propelling her back into the top 50 of the WTA rankings. Her retirement raises concerns over her participation in the upcoming WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing and other events scheduled as part of her ambitious Asian swing, including a possible appearance in Wuhan and Ningbo.

Despite the setback, Raducanu remains hopeful. She has emphasized the importance of this stretch of the season, aiming to play as many matches as possible to regain her form after a quiet summer. Speaking earlier this week, Raducanu acknowledged the challenges but expressed her desire to remain healthy and make the most of the remaining tournaments this year.

With a week of recovery time before the China Open’s main draw, Raducanu will look to recuperate and avoid any long-term damage from her latest injury scare.