Emma Raducanu Withdraws From Austin Open Due To Illness
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from the Austin Open due to illness. The 20-year-old was scheduled to compete in her first match at the tournament in Texas since losing to Coco Gauff at the Australian Open in January, but she withdrew minutes before the draw overnight. "I'm sorry to have to withdraw from the ATX Open," Skysports quoted Raducanu as saying. "I am currently suffering from tonsillitis and am unable to compete this week. Thank you to the tournament for the great hospitality here in Austin," she added. The winner of the 2021 US Open had agreed to compete in the inaugural WTA Tour event, which gets underway on Monday at the Westwood Country Club.