Emma Raducanu retires after seven games of Nottingham Open first-round match against Viktorija Golubic due to rib issue

Emma Raducanu was struck down by another injury issue as she retired after seven games of her Nottingham Open first-round match against Viktorija Golubic. Playing competitively in the UK for the first time since her shock US Open win last summer, Raducanu, 19, appeared to suffer a left rib problem after less than 10 minutes. Ad/> She received medical treatment but her movement was clearly hampered and she pulled out after 35 minutes of the match, trailing 4-3.

Billie Jean King Cup SinglesGB qualify for BJK Cup Finals after Glasgow is chosen as host city5 HOURS AGO Raducanu had problems with blisters earlier this year and has also retired from matches with hip and back problems. This latest setback will be of particular frustration with Wimbledon just a few weeks away. When are Raducanu and Murray playing on grass? Wilander: Nadal more 'fun' to watch than Federer and Djokovic There was huge anticipation for Raducanu's return to Nottingham, a year after playing her first-ever WTA Tour match at the same venue.

The British No. 1 dropped serve in the opening game, but hit back to win the next three games in a row. However, she called for the physio early in the match and then again after Golubic took a 4-3 lead.

After the physio worked on her side, Raducanu got to her feet and decided to call a halt to proceedings before walking off court. /> Raducanu is next set to play the Rothesay Classic Birmingham, which starts on June 13, although this injury could alter her schedule. Speaking after the match, Golubic, who faces another Brit in Heather Watson next, said: “I’m shocked a bit to be honest.