Emma Raducanu out of Italian Open minutes after saying ‘I’ve turned corner’

Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from the Italian Open shortly after expressing optimism about her form and fitness, saying she felt she had 'turned a corner'. The British tennis player's exit came as a blow given her recent positive comments, suggesting a physical issue may have resurfaced or arisen unexpectedly. The withdrawal will raise further concerns about Raducanu's ability to stay fit ahead of the upcoming Grand Slam season.