Coach Francisco Roig Shares Heartbreaking Details of Emma Raducanu’s Wuhan Open Withdrawal

Coach Francisco Roig has opened up with deep concern about Emma Raducanu’s sudden withdrawal from the Wuhan Open, revealing that the British tennis star’s injury was unavoidable. Speaking after her exit in the first round against Ann Li, Roig disclosed, “We advised her to withdraw from the start, because she had already suffered an injury before the match, but she continued to fight until she was no longer able to do so…” The revelation sheds light on the physical toll the 22-year-old endured before stepping onto the court in the sweltering Wuhan heat.

Raducanu, ranked 30th in the WTA, was trailing 1-6, 1-4 when she called for a medical timeout, visibly struggling with dizziness and exhaustion. Despite the pre-existing injury, her determination to push forward for her fans was evident—until her body forced her to stop. Backstage, the emotional weight of the moment overwhelmed her. Sources close to the team reported that Raducanu tried to hold back tears in front of her supporters, but once out of sight, she broke down crying, a moment that left her team and fans heartbroken.

The injury, compounded by the grueling conditions of the WTA 1000 event, marks another challenging chapter for Raducanu, who has faced multiple setbacks in the Asian swing of 2025. Her resilience, however, continues to inspire, even as she now focuses on recovery ahead of the Australian Open 2026. The tennis world rallies behind her, with hearts aching for the young star’s struggle