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Back Strains Hit Raducanu and Krejcikova as Joint and Tarvet Make Pre-Wimbledon Breakthroughs

Injuries have shaped the final week of grass-court play, elevating young contenders into focus.

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Jun 8, 2025; Paris, FR; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy after the men’s singles final match on day 15 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 5, 2025; Paris, FR; Iga Swiatek of Poland returns a shot during her match against Aryna Sabalenka on day 12 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Emma Raducanu bowed out of the Eastbourne Open with a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 loss to 19-year-old Maya Joint but confirmed she will compete at Wimbledon despite recurring back pain.
  • Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova withdrew from Eastbourne with a worsening right thigh soreness, casting doubt over her title defence as she awaits scan results.
  • Australian Maya Joint backed up her upset of Raducanu by reaching the Eastbourne semi-finals, demonstrating the aggressive groundstrokes that have propelled her rise on grass.
  • Dan Evans saw his final Wimbledon tune-up end with a 6-2, 6-3 defeat to American Jenson Brooksby, bringing his grass-court campaign to a close.
  • World No 719 Oliver Tarvet became the first male British qualifier for Wimbledon since 2017, securing his main-draw berth with victories over seeded opponents including Alexander Blockx.