Raducanu Low Expectations at Queen's Club WTA 500 After Recurring Back Injury

Emma Raducanu is entering the grass-court season with low expectations due to ongoing back spasms that have hindered her preparation and performance. The 22-year-old US Open champion has been managing this recurring injury since the Australian Open and it flared again before the French Open, affecting her ability to train and compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, Raducanu is set to compete in both singles and doubles at the WTA 500 event at Queen's Club, where she will partner with Katie Boulter for the first time. She acknowledges the challenge of managing her back condition, which comes and goes, and is uncertain how her body will hold up over the intense grass-court stretch, including Wimbledon. Raducanu has been working with her former coach Nick Cavaday, who recently returned to assist her training, while her main coach Mark Petchey is currently commentating at Roland Garros. Although she hopes to win, especially on home soil, she is realistic about her physical limitations and focuses on managing her condition day-by-day.