The 19-year-old needed to retire from her match in opposition to Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic with what seemed to be a problem together with her facet.
It comes as world No. 3 Alexander Zverev underwent surgical procedure on torn ligaments in his proper ankle, which is able to nearly actually rule him out of Wimbledon.
The grass court docket main is ready to start on June 27, and whereas Zverev is unlikely to get well, Raducanu says she has “no concept” whether or not she’ll compete.
“First sport, absolute freak. I feel I pulled one thing. I am probably not positive what precisely occurred. I simply got here off court docket,” Raducanu informed reporters after the match.
“It is on the facet of my physique. It feels, I do not know, possibly round my rib or one thing.
“It may’ve simply seized up and spasmed after which it is actually dangerous for a number of days. However I’ve obtained no concept. I am unable to diagnose myself, so I am going to get it checked out.”
She has been unable to seek out consistency since her breakthrough 12 months and is at present and not using a coach.
Zverev begins rehab
In the meantime, Zverev is already present process rehab after his surgical procedure.
The 25-year-old is trying to find the primary grand slam trophy of his profession however should wait whereas his harm recovers.
“After additional examination in Germany, we obtained affirmation that each one three of the lateral ligaments in my proper ankle had been torn.
“To return to competitors as rapidly as potential, to make sure all of the ligaments heal correctly, and to reclaim full stability in my ankle, surgical procedure was your best option.
“My rehab begins now and I am going to do every part to return again stronger than ever!”
