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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle

Raducanu says ‘expectations are low’ for Queen’s Club after fresh back spasm

Emma Raducanu in action during a practice session on Sunday ahead of the Queen’s Club tournament
Emma Raducanu in action during a practice session on Sunday ahead of the Queen’s Club tournament. Photograph: Luke Walker/Getty Images for LTA

Emma Raducanu has admitted she is unsure how her body will hold up to the rigours of the grass court season after another back spasm in ­training. The 22-year-old’s latest injury ­concern came as she was preparing for the first women’s tournament at Queen’s Club for 52 years, and left her unable to practise for several days.

It was Raducanu’s second back spasm in three weeks, after initially experiencing the problem against Danielle Collins in Strasbourg a week before the French Open, and as a result she goes into the Queen’s Club event with low expectations.

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