US Open champion Emma Raducanu out of Mubadala World Tennis Championship after positive COVID-19 test

Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship after testing positive for COVID-19. (Getty Images North America)
Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship after testing positive for COVID-19. (Getty Images North America)
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Updated 22 December 2022
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US Open champion Emma Raducanu out of Mubadala World Tennis Championship after positive COVID-19 test

Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship after testing positive for COVID-19. (Getty Images North America)
  • Teen was set to play Belinda Bencic on Dec. 16

ABU DHABI: US Open champion Emma Raducanu has tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from this week’s Mubadala World Tennis Championship, the tournament's organizers have confirmed.

“Emma is now isolating and following all necessary protocols. We wish her a quick recovery and hope to see her back on the court soon,” they said. “We are looking at alternative top female competitors to go head-to-head with Belinda Bencic; further updates will be provided in due course.”

Raducanu said: “After testing positive for COVID-19, I will have to postpone until the next opportunity to play in front of the fans here, which I was very much looking forward to. I’m isolating as per rules and hopefully will be able to get back on court soon.”