Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu and second-seeded Elise Mertens withdrew from the ASB Vintage on Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand.
Raducanu, who’s coping with a balky again, is not any stranger to accidents, having handled problems involving her wrists, ankles and again over the previous couple of years.
The 22-year-old British participant used to be seeded 6th within the event and set to sq. off in opposition to Robin Bernard Law Montgomery within the first spherical on Tuesday. Bernard Law Montgomery will face fortunate loser Mai Hontama of Japan as a substitute.
“Attempted my absolute best to be able,” Raducanu stated. “I like Auckland and the enthusiasts right here, however sadly I picked up a again niggle and may not be able in time.”
Raducanu received her handiest WTA Excursion identify to this point on the 2021 U.S. Open.
Mertens, 29, bowed out of the primary WTA 250 match of the season because of a proper ankle damage.
The Belgian can be changed by means of Jodie Burrage of Nice Britain, who will face New Zealand wild card Vivian Yang.
–Box Degree Media
