Emma Raducanu Pulls Out of Berlin Open Due to Back Injury

Raducanu took a medical timeout near the end of the first set to receive treatment and painkillers. The 22-year-old finished the match but was non-committal about the rest of grass court season during her post-match press conference.

The first question was about her back and the treatment she received. "Yeah, I have been struggling with my back since Strasbourg, and it's just been something that's been on and off," said Raducanu.

"I have been managing it pretty well over the last few weeks, but I guess as the week goes on and I have played five matches now, like, even if two were doubles, I think it just tests it out... Yeah, they took me off court and taped it up to give me some extra stability and some painkillers."

Raducanu was asked if she was concerned about the back injury and if she was a fitness doubt for Wimbledon. "Well, I don't know. Like it's been lingering for the last few weeks, and I have had back issues before," Raducanu said.

"I think it's just a vulnerability of mine. I know I need to take good care of it. I'm not overly concerned that it's something serious, but I know it's something that's very annoying and needs proper and careful management."

When asked if she would have to rethink playing Berlin, Eastbourne, and Wimbledon, Raducanu said, "I don't know. I need to think about that and see how it settles and recovers over the next few hours."

Raducanu has steadily climbed the WTA Rankings, currently ranked as the World No. 37 with a record of 15-12. However, her decision to withdraw from the Berlin Open means she will not be seeded for Wimbledon.

The silver lining is that Raducanu is expected to compete in the Lexus Eastbourne Open the week before Wimbledon.