Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Nottingham Open just hours after losing in the final of Queen's. The Brit battled hard throughout a testing week at the WTA 500 event in London, but ultimately came undone in the final against Donna Vekic.
Raducanu's Queen's Club Performance
Raducanu lost in straight sets, including a 6-0 thumping in the first, but she battled hard in the second and lost on a tiebreak. It marks a positive return to form for the 2021 US Open champion, whose last win had previously come in March.
When asked about her participation in Nottingham, she replied: "Yeah, I don't know right now. I pretty much came straight into here. I haven't necessarily decided. When does it start? Tuesday?... So tomorrow?... We'll see. We'll see (laughter)."
Raducanu's Comments After the Final
Commenting after the final, Raducanu said: "It's been an incredible week for me, making the final here, playing in my home city, in my home tournament. The support I have received all week has been incredible but I really want to take this opportunity to thank everyone.
"Today was a really tough match. Donna played extremely well from the start to the finish. So thanks for getting me through some tough moments this week and also for helping me push back in that second set."
Raducanu's withdrawal means she will not compete in Nottingham, leaving fans disappointed but understanding of her need to rest.
