Emma Raducanu’s secret reason for not playing many matches before US Open disaster revealed

Emma Raducanu’s limited participation in matches before her early US Open exit in August was due to a concealed injury, sources reveal. The British tennis star, who captured global attention with her stunning 2021 US Open victory, has faced ongoing challenges since then. Leading up to this year’s tournament, Raducanu reportedly sustained an abdominal strain in early August, allegedly resulting from a training mishap involving a fitness machine set at an unexpectedly high weight.

This injury impacted her ability to prepare, limiting her to just one hard-court tournament before the US Open, where she fell to Sofia Kenin in a competitive three-set match. Despite this setback, Raducanu remains focused on learning from the experience and optimizing her future tournament schedule.

In her pursuit to regain peak form, Raducanu is reportedly in talks with Maria Sharapova’s former fitness trainer, aiming to strengthen her team and revitalize her career. Currently ranked No. 58, Raducanu has made significant strides from her position at No. 301 at the beginning of the year but has been plagued by recurring injuries, including a recent foot ligament strain that forced her to miss five consecutive tournaments.

Determined to overcome these challenges, Raducanu expressed her growth and resilience in a recent interview, where she emphasized her new perspective on setbacks and the importance of staying present. She is anticipated to return for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals later this month, where fans and supporters hope to see her back on the path to consistent success.