Emma Raducanu - 30th seed | Age: 23 | world ranking: 32
Former US Open champion and British No 1. Pre-Wimbledon optimism was then dampened by reports of Raducanu missing training sessions and wearing a protective boot. On the eve of the tournament, after days of speculation and despite saying she planned to play, Raducanu finally pulled out. She said: “I’ve done everything possible to try to get to the start line tomorrow but after a final scan tonight, the niggle I’ve been managing has developed into a stress fracture and I’ve been medically advised to stop pushing through.”
❌ Withdrew due to injury before first round
Katie Boulter | Age: 29 | WR: 59
Bouncing back after a disappointing 2025 season, the former world No 23 reached the semi-finals at Queen’s and secured the best win of her career by beating world No 2 Elena Rybakina. Can play some of her best tennis on the grass, if she gets her aggressive style of play going. Yet to progress past the third round of a grand slam.
Former US Open champion and British No 1. Pre-Wimbledon optimism was then dampened by reports of Raducanu missing training sessions and wearing a protective boot. On the eve of the tournament, after days of speculation and despite saying she planned to play, Raducanu finally pulled out. She said: “I’ve done everything possible to try to get to the start line tomorrow but after a final scan tonight, the niggle I’ve been managing has developed into a stress fracture and I’ve been medically advised to stop pushing through.”
❌ Withdrew due to injury before first round
Katie Boulter | Age: 29 | WR: 59
Bouncing back after a disappointing 2025 season, the former world No 23 reached the semi-finals at Queen’s and secured the best win of her career by beating world No 2 Elena Rybakina. Can play some of her best tennis on the grass, if she gets her aggressive style of play going. Yet to progress past the third round of a grand slam.
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