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Daily Mirror
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Benjamin Goddard

Emma Raducanu pulls out of first competition since Australian Open with tonsillitis

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."

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