Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Emma Raducanu Retires Unwell in Wuhan Opener vs Ann Li

On a humid day in Wuhan, medics checked her vital signs during a timeout before she ended the match early.

Overview

  • Raducanu stopped while trailing 1-6, 1-4 to Ann Li after requesting a medical timeout in the second set.
  • On-court staff checked her blood pressure, temperature, pupils and heart rate before she retired.
  • Li advanced to the second round and will face Ekaterina Alexandrova, offering well wishes to Raducanu afterward.
  • Raducanu had broken serve in the opening game but then dropped six straight games and struggled with errors and double faults.
  • The retirement caps a mixed Asian swing for Raducanu (2-3) as she pursues a top-32 ranking and continues work with coach Francisco Roig to solidify her serve.