Emma Raducanu’s 2026 season was disrupted by a stress fracture that forced her out of Wimbledon and the US Open, leaving her ranked 107. Former British star Greg Rusedski praised her decision to skip the rest of the year, calling it a smart move and suggesting she could climb back into the top 10 in 2027 if she stays healthy.
Emma Raducanu has not competed since the grass‑court season due to a stress fracture, forcing her out of Wimbledon, the US Open and the China Open. The article argues that she should end her 2026 season to qualify for a protected ranking, giving her a better chance to return fresh in 2027.
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, missed this year’s US Open because of a stress fracture, causing her to lose 130 ranking points and drop 19 places to world No. 89, her lowest ranking since returning from surgery. The fall limits her entry into higher‑level tournaments, though she is slated to play the China Open later this month.