Overview
- Raducanu confirmed on Monday that she will not play the 2026 US Open after consulting her medical team and deciding to prioritise recovery.
- Scans taken during the grass season identified a stress fracture in her lower right leg and she is currently rehabbing in St Moritz while wearing a protective boot during limited on‑court work.
- Several outlets report the injury as a grade‑four stress fracture with doctors estimating an eight to 16 week recovery window, though no firm return date has been announced.
- Her withdrawal follows an earlier Wimbledon pull‑out and means she will miss the North American hard‑court swing, forfeit points she defended last year, and is likely to drop further from her current world No. 49.
- Former players and commentators have urged Raducanu to prioritise long‑term healing, noting recurring setbacks since 2021 and warning that ending the season could preserve her health and allow use of a protected ranking on return.