Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'
Written by I Dig SportsWorld number 55 Emma Raducanu says she is making "good progress" in her recovery from a foot injury, despite pulling out of another tournament.
The 21-year-old Briton announced on Wednesday that she would not feature at the Hong Kong Open, which is set to start on 28 October.
Raducanu has not played since spraining ligaments in her foot during a Korea Open quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina on 21 September.
The former US Open champion has now pulled out of five tournaments in a row and has played in only two events since July.
"Whilst my foot is making good progress, I need a little more time before I am match fit," Raducanu wrote on X. , external
"I hope to be able to come back and play this tournament in the future."
Raducanu is aiming to return to fitness for the Billie Jean King Cup finals which take place in Malaga from 13-20 November, with Britain's first game against Germany on 15 November.