In a stunning development that has rocked the tennis world, a leaked internal memo has surfaced revealing behind-the-scenes concerns about British tennis star Emma Raducanu. The leak, which has since gone viral across social media, suggests growing tension between tournament organizers and Raducanu’s team following her last-minute withdrawal from the prestigious Italian Open last month.
The leak triggered a wave of speculation and criticism, prompting WTA President Micky Lawler to make an uncharacteristically candid statement late Friday evening.
> “Emma has faced immense pressure both on and off the court since her historic US Open win,” Lawler said in an exclusive statement. “While the recent leak was deeply unfortunate and unauthorized, I want to be clear — the WTA stands firmly with Emma and recognizes the need to protect athletes’ mental and physical well-being above all else.”
The controversy began when Raducanu, 22, pulled out of the Italian Open citing “physical discomfort,” only for the leaked memo to allege there were concerns about “commitment, scheduling cooperation, and sponsor expectations.” The document, reportedly circulated among senior officials, included notes suggesting a rift between Raducanu’s management and the WTA’s player relations department.
Fans have rallied in support of Raducanu, calling the leak an invasion of privacy. Meanwhile, critics argue that transparency and communication around top-tier athletes must improve, especially with major tournaments like Wimbledon fast approaching.
Raducanu has yet to address the leak publicly, but sources close to her camp indicate she is “focused on recovery and preparing for a strong return.”
This latest twist adds another layer to Raducanu’s already complex career — one that continues to unfold under the relentless glare of the global spotlight.
