Emma Raducanu, 23, confirmed she will miss the 2026 US Open, which begins August 23, as she recovers from a stress fracture in her right lower leg sustained during the grass-court season earlier this year [1, 2, 3, 4].
The injury forced Raducanu to withdraw from Wimbledon in June, cutting short her campaign at a crucial point in the season [1, 2, 3, 4]. The leg setback came shortly after she reached the final at Queen's Club in June 2026, her biggest final since winning the US Open in 2021, though the effort contributed to the injury [1, 3].
Raducanu's struggles began in 2025, when a right foot injury hampered her preparations for the 2026 season [1, 2, 3, 4]. She also spent about two and a half months off court early in 2026 due to a post-viral illness starting in February [1, 3].
She rehired her former 2021 US Open-winning coach Andrew Richardson during mid-2026 but had limited time to train with him before her injury [1, 3]. Raducanu’s current WTA ranking stands at 49, and doubts remain about whether she will compete again in 2026 [3].
Raducanu was not named to Great Britain’s squad for the Billie Jean King Cup finals scheduled for late September 2026, underscoring her ongoing recovery challenges [3].
Despite setbacks, Raducanu posted an upbeat message on Instagram from a break in Switzerland in early August 2026, calling it the "best reset ever" [3].
With the US Open starting August 23, Raducanu’s absence leaves her season unresolved as she focuses on rehabilitation [1].
