A Tough Run Continues for Raducanu
Emma Raducanu's difficult stretch of form and fitness shows no sign of easing. The British star, who reached the final at Queen's Club earlier this season before suffering a leg injury, was forced to withdraw from both Wimbledon and the United States Open due to that same problem. Now she is also absent from the China Open in Beijing, which gets underway on September 30th, adding her name to a group of seven players who have pulled out of the tournament.
Raducanu's absence is a significant blow for fans who had been hoping to see her compete on the hardcourts in Beijing, especially given how promising her grass-court campaign looked before injury intervened. Her road back to full fitness remains one of the more closely watched stories on the women's tour right now.
Eala Withdraws as Stacked Field Remains Impressive
Alex Eala, who has been climbing the rankings at a rapid pace this season, is also among those withdrawing from the Beijing event. Her absence is notable given her recent rise up the world rankings, which has generated considerable buzz around the tour.
Despite the withdrawals, the China Open field remains compelling. On the men's side, Novak Djokovic is making a much-anticipated return to Beijing, a venue where he has never lost and has claimed the title six times. He will face a competitive draw featuring Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and several other top competitors. Djokovic last won the tournament in 2015 and returns with clear motivation to rebuild his ranking after a first-round exit at the United States Open. TennisDraw users flagging their Beijing bracket picks will want to factor in all these late withdrawals before locking in their predictions.
