Emma Raducanu constructive for Covid; US Open champ out of exhibition

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu examined constructive for COVID-19 and pulled out of an exhibition match within the United Arab Emirates on Monday.
Organizers of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship introduced Raducanu’s withdrawal, saying the British teenager is isolating and following protocols.
A alternative for Raducanu is being sought to fill in and play Belinda Bencic in Abu Dhabi.

Mubadala World Tennis Championship organisers regrettably affirm that @EmmaRaducanu has examined constructive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from this week’s Championship. (1/4)#MWTC pic.twitter.com/tNuF2Jb09V
— Mubadala World Tennis Championship (@MubadalaWTC) December 13, 2021
Raducanu received the U.S. Open in September to grow to be the primary qualifier to assert a Grand Slam singles title. Ranked simply a hundred and fiftieth on the time and successful 10 consecutive matches in straight units, she grew to become at age 18 the youngest feminine winner of a significant championship since Maria Sharapova was 17 at Wimbledon in 2004.

Raducanu just lately was voted the WTA Newcomer of the Year.
“After testing positive for COVID-19, I will have to postpone until the next opportunity to play in front of the fans here, which I was very much looking forward to,” Raducanu was quoted as saying within the information launch issued by the occasion’s organizers. “I’m isolating as per rules and hopefully will be able to get back on court soon.”