Emma Raducanu ruled out of United Cup opener in false start to new season
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British No 1 withdraws from clash with Naomi Osaka
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Katie Swan replaces Raducanu but loses 7-6 (4), 6-1
Emma Raducanu remains hopeful that she will be able to compete this week at the United Cup after her 2026 season began with a concerning false start when she was forced to withdraw from her opening match in Perth.
Raducanu pulled out of her highly anticipated clash with Naomi Osaka just an hour before play began but a significantly weakened Great Britain team admirably battled hard in the searing heat.