Raducanu and Osaka Withdraw from Charity Match Ahead of Australian Open
Concerns rise over Raducanu's fitness as she manages her return after an injury-riddled season.
- Emma Raducanu withdrew from a charity match due to 'soreness', raising concerns about her fitness ahead of the Australian Open.
- Naomi Osaka, originally slated to play against Raducanu, also withdrew from the match as a precautionary measure.
- Raducanu is still managing her return to competition after being sidelined by injuries for eight months last season.
- British coach Nick Cavaday, who has known Raducanu since she was 10, will be coaching her throughout the Australian Open.
- Raducanu is scheduled to play a further charity match against Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva before the Australian Open begins.