Emma Raducanu withdraws from Auckland Classic due to back injury, affecting Australian Open prep.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Auckland Classic due to a back injury, impacting her Australian Open preparations. The 22-year-old British player, ranked 56th, will travel to Melbourne for rehabilitation before the tournament starts on January 12. Raducanu has faced multiple injuries since her 2021 victory, including surgeries on her wrists and ankle. Second-seeded Elise Mertens also withdrew due to an ankle injury.

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