It’s official — Emma Raducanu has ended her 2025 season early, following ongoing struggles with her back and recurring dizziness that have forced her to withdraw from her final tournaments in Asia.
According to close medical sources, Raducanu has been undergoing specialist evaluations after she was visibly in distress during her match at the Ningbo Open, where she called for both a doctor and physiotherapist mid-set. The 21-year-old Brit reportedly experienced sharp back spasms and light-headedness, symptoms that have persisted since the Wuhan Open, where she retired earlier this month.
In a brief but heartfelt message shared from Wuhan, Raducanu wrote:
> “Last day at the doctors… feeling better now. Shame I couldn’t continue there, but thank you for all the kind messages.”
Doctors have since confirmed that the injury is not career-threatening, but it will require a period of rest and structured rehabilitation. Sources close to her camp revealed that the medical team has advised against rushing back, emphasizing a long-term approach that prioritizes full recovery over immediate competition.
The back spasms, believed to stem from muscle strain and overuse, have reportedly been aggravated by the intense travel and climate conditions of the late-season Asian tour. Combined with heat-induced dizziness, it became clear that Raducanu’s body was under severe strain — forcing her to listen to the one call no athlete wants to make: to stop.
Her team, led by coach Francisco Roig, is now working closely with physiotherapists and conditioning experts to help Emma rebuild strength and prevent future relapses. While there’s no official return date, insiders suggest her target is a fully fit comeback ahead of the 2026 Australian swing — if recovery goes as planned.
For now, Raducanu’s message to fans remains simple yet powerful: “This is just a pause, not the end.”
Her journey from Grand Slam glory to battling her own body has been anything but easy — but if there’s one thing Emma has always shown, it’s that every setback only fuels her next chapter.
