Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the tournament just hours before her scheduled opening match on Court 1. The British No 1 was set to face Antonia Ruzic on Monday, but a late medical scan revealed her ongoing leg issue has worsened. A stress fracture in her right lower leg has forced her immediate exit from the competition.

Managing the injury since her run to the Queen's final in June, Raducanu hoped to compete. She initially attempted to train with Alexis Canter on Sunday, but medical advice became clear after the final scan. The injury surfaced during the clay-court season and flared up during recent grass-court preparations, specifically during a heavy workload at the Queen's Club event.

This setback halts a season that saw flashes of her US Open winning form. After reaching the final at Queen's, the injury has prevented her from building momentum on home soil. Raducanu will now focus on recovery following the medical advice to stop pushing through the pain. Her absence leaves a significant void in the British contingent at Wimbledon.