'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues

Britain's Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Italian Open in Rome due to a post-viral illness that has kept her sidelined from the WTA Tour for two months. The former US Open champion described herself as being 'in a better place but not 100%', indicating she is still not fit enough to compete. Her absence from the Rome tournament extends her ongoing wait to return to professional tennis.