Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmma Raducanu, the former US Open champion, withdrew from Wimbledon due to a stress fracture, having initially planned to play despite managing a niggle. Katie Boulter enters the tournament in strong form, having reached the Queen's semi-finals and achieved a career-best win, while other British women like Harriet Dart and debutant Alicia Dudeney also feature. The men's singles draw includes Cameron Norrie, returning as a seed after recovering from a rib injury, and Jack Draper, making a comeback from a year of injury issues under new coach Andy Murray. Notable British wildcards and qualifiers include Fran Jones, who overcame a genetic condition, and junior talents Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic, both making their second Wimbledon appearances. Inspiring stories among the qualifiers feature Max Basing, who made the main draw after recovering from a torn hamstring, Billy Harris, known for his journey living in a van, and Oliver Tarvet, now able to keep his prize money after graduating. In fullMeet the 21 British players at Wimbledon: ‘It’s been a dream since I started playing’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: The Brit was sporting heavy strapping on her right ankle and lower shin after aggravating a pre-existing injury during her recent run to the Queen's…

The British No1 had been managing an issue in her lower leg for several weeks but practiced at the All England Club on Sunday and as of the afternoon had been planning on playing.

Raducanu, 23, has endured a torrid year of injuries and illness in 2026 that has overshadowed encouraging signs on the court.

Emma Raducanu will not participate in the 2026 Wimbledon championships after failing to shrug off a leg injury, with the British No 1 revealing she has sustained a stress fracture

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Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon due to a stress fracture, missing her first-round match scheduled for June 29, 2026.

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Raducanu was scheduled to begin play on Court No 1 while Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic headline Centre Court on Monday

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Wimbledon 2026 Full Withdrawal List: Wimbledon 2026 commences June 29th with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek aiming for repeat victories. Top stars like Djokovic…

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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish players Cameron Norrie, Emma…

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