Emma Raducanu retires hurt in ASB Classic and could now miss Australian Open | Tennis | Sport

Emma Raducanu is out of the ASB Classic in Auckland after a retiring hurt in the opening game of the third set of her match with Viktoria Kuzmova. In a contest where momentum fluctuated, the tie was poised at 6-0 5-7 when the Grand Slam winner picked up an ankle injury, casting serious doubt on her participation in this month’s Australian Open.

A quick clash seemed inevitable as Raducanu breezed through the first set 6-0, and then broke serve in the opening game of the second. But Slovakian player Kuzmova responded, breaking the British No 1 twice to take control of the second but at 5-4, and serving to level the match, she faltered and was broken back.

The world No 155 regained her composure though, holding serve before fashioning three set points on Raducanu’s serve. She only needed one of them to force a decider, but then proceedings were halted as Raducanu called for a medical timeout.

After receiving lengthy treatment from the physio for an an ankle injury, the world No 78 as passed fit to continue. But just two points into into her service game, it became clear she was unable to carry on and conceded a walkover.

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