Emma Raducanu recently announced her withdrawal from the 2025 ASB Classic. On January 1, 2025, the Briton shared a somewhat cryptic update regarding her recovery.
Emma Raducanu had been training diligently for the 2025 season, with her campaign set to commence at the ASB Classic in Auckland. However, shortly before her scheduled match on Tuesday, December 31, the World No. 56 announced her withdrawal from the tournament citing “back niggle.”
“I’ve tried my best to be ready. I love Auckland and the fans here. But unfortunately I’ve picked up a back niggle and I won’t be ready in time,” Emma Raducanu said (via ESPN).
A few hours later, Raducanu shared a screenshot of her phone’s home screen on Instagram, accompanied by a New Year message. The screenshot also featured Brent Morgan’s “Gonna Be Okay,” seemingly hinting at her recovery.
The former US Open champion arrived in New Zealand several days ahead of the tournament to begin her preparations with coach Nick Cavaday and fitness trainer Yukata Nakamura, who has previously worked with top players like Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova.
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