Emma Raducanu Faces New Challenge Following Tournament Withdrawals

Emma Raducanu has slipped to world No.29 as she continues recovery from illness. The 23-year-old British player has endured several health setbacks since her 2021 US Open breakthrough.

Ranking movement and recent results

Raducanu’s drop from No.28 to No.29 reflects lost points during her recovery. She last played at Indian Wells in March and lost to Amanda Anisimova in the third round.

The Brit withdrew from the Miami Open and the Linz Open. Filmogaz.com reported she began feeling unwell in February and later pulled out of the Austrian event.

Head-to-head and tournament form

Sorana Cirstea moved ahead of Raducanu in the rankings after reaching the Linz quarter-finals. The Romanian jumped to No.26, up three places following that run.

Cirstea beat Raducanu in the Transylvania Open final in Cluj. The score was 6-0, 6-2, and Raducanu said she had been unwell before that match.

Health, recovery and upcoming schedule

Raducanu has said she picked up a virus in Cluj and suffered lingering after-effects. She described a difficult spell that affected her form and travel in the Middle East.

The player is targeting a full recovery before resuming competitive play. She is expected to begin her clay-court campaign at the Madrid Open, which starts April 21.

Context and outlook

Raducanu remains one of the few Grand Slam champions on the WTA tour. She won the 2021 US Open as a qualifier and rose to No.10 less than a year later.

She has not won another singles title since that triumph. Emma Raducanu faces a new challenge following tournament withdrawals as she chases consistency and fitness.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka won the 2025 Madrid Open. Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 to claim the title.