Despite Injury Concerns, Emma Raducanu Confirmed for US Open
The 2026 US Open entry list was recently revealed, with British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu set to make a much-anticipated return from injury. However, her potential participation is surrounded by uncertainty due to previous stress fractures in her right shin and a lack of recent matches.
Raducanu, who finished runner-up at the Queen’s Club Championship but withdrew from several subsequent tournaments, faces questions about whether she is fully fit for one of tennis’ most significant Grand Slams. While her name appears on the entry list alongside world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and others in top form, her appearance remains questionable.
The entry list also excludes several notable players due to injury, including world No 12 Victoria Mboko and World No 34 Hailey Baptiste. Mboko will miss her second straight major after injuring her knee during the Queen’s Club tournament, while Baptiste is out with a severe knee ligament injury that ended her best season.
Other Big Names Missing
In addition to Raducanu and top players like Novak Djokovic who will compete, other big names including Bianca Andreescu and Sofia Kenin are left out of the entry list.
The lack of recent matches for Raducanu complicates her comeback. Unless she competes in the Monterrey Open as a warm-up, she will face significant rustiness given the absence of practice on hard courts before entering Flushing Meadows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Emma Raducanu play at the US Open?
While her name is on the entry list, whether she plays remains uncertain due to ongoing injury concerns and lack of recent competition.
Why does Raducanu’s return raise questions about readiness?
Evidence of Raducanu’s previous stress fractures in her right shin and missing several high-profile tournaments suggest potential fitness worries for this Grand Slam comeback.