Raducanu retires ill in Wuhan Open first round
British number one Emma Raducanu had her blood pressure and temperature taken before retiring from her first-round encounter with American Ann Li at the Wuhan Open. Raducanu looked devoid of energy and appeared to struggle with the hot and humid conditions as she trailed 6-1 4-1 in China. The world number 30 called for the […]
Raducanu
British number one Emma Raducanu had her blood pressure and temperature taken before retiring from her first-round encounter with American Ann Li at the Wuhan Open.
Raducanu looked devoid of energy and appeared to struggle with the hot and humid conditions as she trailed 6-1 4-1 in China.
The world number 30 called for the trainer after falling a double break down in the second set before retiring. The WTA’s website said she had retired because of dizziness.
Play was suspended on all outdoor courts because of the heat in Wuhan on Monday.
- Senate proposes 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted abroad
- How first female-owned tech hub shapes digital adoption in North
Raducanu posted a screenshot of her phone that showed a temperature of 34C in the Chinese city.