Tennis star Emma Raducanu has left fans stunned after announcing a sudden hiatus from the sport, citing both physical and mental health reasons. The former US Open champion shared an emotional message on her social media platforms, directly addressing her loyal supporters from the Diamond League (DL) tour and around the world.
“To all my amazing fans — especially those who have followed me through the DL tour — this isn’t easy to say, but I’ve made the decision to take a break from tennis,” Raducanu wrote. “The past couple of years have been an incredible journey, full of highs, lows, and lessons. But right now, I need to step back, heal, and find balance again.”
The 22-year-old British sensation has battled recurring injuries since her historic Grand Slam breakthrough in 2021, and her latest run in the DL circuit has been marked by flashes of brilliance mixed with visible fatigue and frustration on court.
Raducanu emphasized that the decision was not made lightly, but she believes it’s necessary to protect her long-term well-being. “This sport has given me so much, and I still have so much love for it. I’ll be back — stronger, clearer, and more grateful than ever.”
Fans flooded her comment sections with messages of support, using hashtags like #ComeBackStrongerEmma and #WeStandWithRaducanu. Several fellow players, including Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek, shared encouraging words and praised her for her honesty and bravery.
While there’s no official timeline for her return, Raducanu made it clear: this is not goodbye — just a pause.
“I’m not done. Just taking a breath.”
