Emma Raducanu Suffers Back Injury in Strasbourg Before French Open

Emma Raducanu suffered a back injury during her second-round match against Danielle Collins at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, raising concerns ahead of the French Open. After winning the first set, Raducanu experienced intense back spasms and called a medical timeout before ultimately losing in three sets. She revealed that the injury had been bothering her since the tournament's first round and that she has a history of back problems, which sidelined her for several months earlier this year. Despite receiving treatment and trying to manage the pain, Raducanu described the spasms as frustrating and intense, but expressed determination to recover before Roland Garros. Her recent struggles with injuries have been a recurring challenge in her career following her 2021 US Open triumph. Raducanu’s status for the French Open remains uncertain as she prepares to continue building her form on clay.