A shocking development has emerged in the world of tennis, as a well-placed insider has revealed that British tennis star Emma Raducanu may be preparing to walk away from the WTA Tour — possibly for good.
The bombshell report, first broken by a source close to Raducanu’s team, suggests that the 2021 US Open champion is seriously considering stepping away from professional tennis amid ongoing struggles with form, injuries, and mounting pressure.
“Emma has been weighing her future for some time now,” the insider claimed. “There’s real doubt that she’ll continue on the WTA circuit beyond this season. Mentally and physically, the toll has been enormous.”
Raducanu, now 22, stunned the tennis world with her meteoric rise as a teenage qualifier who won the US Open without dropping a set. But since that historic triumph, her career has been plagued by inconsistency and injury setbacks, undergoing multiple coaching changes and struggling to regain her top form.
Her most recent performances have fueled speculation, with early-round exits and visible frustration on court raising concern among fans and analysts. The insider’s comments have now poured gasoline on those rumors, hinting that a formal announcement could come in the months ahead.
While her team has not confirmed the report, Raducanu’s absence from several upcoming tournaments and her silence on social media have only intensified speculation.
“She loves the sport,” the source added, “but she’s also a smart, multi-talented individual with interests beyond tennis. Don’t be surprised if she takes a different path altogether.”
If true, Raducanu’s departure would mark one of the most abrupt rises and retreats in modern tennis history — a cautionary tale of fame, pressure, and the unforgiving nature of elite sport.
Fans and former players have already begun weighing in online, with many expressing sadness but also support for her well-being.
