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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Emma Raducanu shares positive update on her fitness after sparking injury concerns with another back issue on the eve of Queen's
Emma Raducanu shared a positive update on her fitness after revealing that she had struggled with a recurrence of a back injury amid her grass-court preparations. The 22-year-old first revealed that she had struggled with back spasms in the build-up to the Australian Open, after sparking the complaint when she stooped to tie her shoelace. Raducanu then saw a flare-up of the problem at Strasbourg, where she was playing her warm-up tournament ahead of the French Open. Speaking on Sunday, the former British No1 was careful to stress that she had 'pretty low expectations' for her spell at The Queen's Club, where she plays the first of her events on grass this week. But ahead of facing off with qualifier Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday afternoon, Raducanu was more confident about how her back had felt after taking to court with fellow Briton Katie Boulter for doubles. 'Yeah, it was good to test it out and see how it goes in the match,' Raducanu said after she and Boulter bested Wu Fang-hsien and Jiang Xinyu 6-4, 6-2. 'And I have been managing it, and I think I will continue to. Hopefully it stays in good shape for (my singles match).' Raducanu had previously seemed downcast when discussing the injury which had prompted 'an interruption' to her time on grass going into the west London event, revealing that she was unable to 'predict the future' about how her body would hold up over the next month. 'I've been managing my back for the last few weeks now, and it's something that comes and goes. 'Overall, I just have to manage what I can take care of when these things happen. I just need to deal with it and just keep doing the right things.' But the former US Open champion was in brighter spirits alongside her Billie Jean King Cup team-mate as they cruised their way to a straight-sets win - and a potential all-British quarter-final should Heather Watson and Jodie Burrage claim victory on Tuesday afternoon. Both players have been open about their desire to get minutes on grass under their belt at the start of an intensive five weeks, and a hospital crowd on the smaller, more intimate Court One proved the perfect setting for the debut of their partnership. 'I was actually very nervous before the match,' Raducanu admitted. 'I don't know if Katie could tell. But probably more nervous than the singles, because I just didn't really necessarily know what to do, but I'm really happy once we got out there.
Free Malaysia Today
02-06-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Courtois out of Belgium squad for World Cup qualifiers
Thibaut Courtois could also miss the Club World Cup in the US after hurting his back. (EPA Images pic) TUBIZE : Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has withdrawn from the squad for their opening two World Cup qualifiers this month because of a back injury. The player's club Real Madrid said yesterday that he had been diagnosed with sacroiliitis – inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints in the area where the lower back and pelvis meet. 'The medical staff of Real Madrid and the Royal Belgian Football Association have discussed Thibaut Courtois' back problems intensively in the past period,' the Belgian association added in a statement. 'Both medical staffs have come to the conclusion that the goalkeeper is not fit for the upcoming internationals.' The injury may also jeopardise Courtois' chances of playing at the Club World Cup in the US, where Real Madrid open their campaign in Miami on June 18 against Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia. Uncapped Nordin Jackers from Club Brugge will replace Courtois in the Belgium squad for the matches against North Macedonia in Skopje on Friday and at home to Wales next Monday. Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels is expected to take Courtois' place in goal for the two Group J fixtures.
Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Emma Raducanu vs Wang Xinyu at the French Open: live score and latest updates
Some pre-match thoughts from Raducanu on TNT Sport On her opponent 'I thought it was a tough draw. She's very aggressive an on her day, when the balls go in it's difficult to deal with.' On her back injury 'My back is not 100%. I'm managing it. I had a spasm and I'm just trying to deal with it.' On working with new coach Mark Petchey 'My forehand has improved a lot since Miami and it's been a very quick turnaround [from the hardcourt season] I think every aspect of my game has improved in the past six weeks.'
Arab News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Raducanu overcomes fear of needles to manage back injury ahead of French Open
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has overcome her phobia of needles in a bid to relieve a back injury ahead of her first round match against China's Wang Xinyu at the French Open on Monday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Emma Raducanu suffers back injury in last match before French Open
Emma Raducanu sparked some concern about her physical state heading into the French Open with a back injury hindering her performance during a final warm-up match at the Strasbourg International on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Briton required an off-court medical timeout for treatment from the tournament physio during the second set of her 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 defeat by Danielle Collins, the world No46 from the United States, in the second round. She was also heard commenting on the pain in her back to her coach Mark Petchey. Considering that Raducanu was able to complete the match and put up a reasonable fight in the third set, it would be a stretch to suggest that her place in the second grand-slam event of the year is in
