A year ago, as another Wimbledon fortnight began at last, a few tennis fans caught fleeting glimpses of Emma Raducanu at the All England Club. Early in the tournament, she appeared there for a few brief sponsorship obligations, where she shook a few hands and engaged with fans.
Otherwise, she had nothing to do with the tournament in 2023. Last April, Raducanu had surgeries on both wrists and an ankle, ruling her out of action for the rest of the season. In the aftermath, her injuries meant she could barely complete everyday tasks without the help of her mother, let alone play tennis. Missing Wimbledon was excruciating enough, but actually being so close to the action made it feel even worse.
