Emma Raducanu: Former champion to miss 2026 US Open with stress fracture in right leg as injury woes continue

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has confirmed she will miss the 2026 US Open due to a stress fracture in her right lower leg, an injury sustained during the grass-court season that also forced her to withdraw from Wimbledon. The 23-year-old British No 1 made the decision following consultation with her medical team, as she has only recently begun taking her first steps back on court while wearing a protective boot. The withdrawal raises doubts over whether Raducanu will be able to compete at all before the end of the 2026 season.