Emma Raducanu has 'no idea' whether she'll compete at Wimbledon after 'freak' injury

By Ben Church, CNN

Updated 0921 GMT (1721 HKT) June 8, 2022

Emma Raducanu is unsure whether she'll be fit enough to compete at Wimbledon.

(CNN)US Open championEmma Raducanu says she's unsure whether she'll be fit enough to compete at this year's Wimbledon after suffering a «freak» injury at a WTA 250 event in Nottingham, England, on Tuesday.

The 19-year-old had to retire from her match against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic with what appeared to be an issue with her side. It comes as world No. 3 Alexander Zverev underwent surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle, which will almost certainly rule him out of Wimbledon. The injury forced Zverev to retire from his match against eventual champion Rafael Nadal at the French Open, screaming in agony as he appeared to roll his ankle. The grass court major is set to begin on June 27, and while Zverev is unlikely to recover, Raducanu says she has «no idea» whether she'll compete. Read More«First game, absolute freak. I think I pulled something. I'm not really sure what exactly happened. I just came off court,» Raducanu told reporters after the match.«It's on the side of my body. It feels, I don't know, maybe around my rib or something.»It could've just seized up and spasmed and then it's really bad for a few days. But I've got no idea. I can't diagnose myself, so I'll get it checked out."Raducanu, who reached the last-16 at Wimbledon last year, also lamented thestring of fitness issues she's struggled with since winning her maiden grand slam. She has been unable to find consistency since her breakthrough year and is currently without a coach.Raducanu received medical treatment during her match on June 7.Zverev starts rehabMeanwhile, Zverev is already undergoing rehab after his