British tennis star Emma Raducanu has pulled out of her first competition since the Australian Open after suffering from tonsillitis.
Raducanu was preparing for the ATX Open in a bid to improve her world ranking from 81st. However, the 20-year-old has been forced to pull out of the inaugural WTA Tour Tournament which starts on Monday.
"I’m sorry to have to withdraw from the ATX Open," Raducanu explained in a brief statement. "I am currently suffering from tonsillitis and am unable to compete this week. Thank you to the tournament for the great hospitality here in Austin."