Recuperating Herself After Back-To-Back Surgeries, Emma Raducanu at a Loss of Words as Anett Kontaveit Announces Heart-Breaking Career Update

The tennis fraternity has seen its fair share of shocking news over the past few years. From Ashleigh Barty’s decision to walk away from the sport in her prime to the retirements of two legendary figures, Serena Williams and Roger Federer, the fans have had enough heartbreaks. However, the barrage of unfortunate news doesn’t seem to have come to a halt as recently, the Estonian tennis sensation, Anett Kontaveit, had to retire from the game altogether owing to a back injury.

The Estonian player announced her retirement through an emotional Instagram post. It has garnered the likes of many players and official websites of the Grand Slams. Some players even shared her post to their stories, expressing their disappointment. Emma Raducanu was on the list of stars who empathized with Kontaveit.

Emma Raducanu knows a thing or two about struggling with painful injuries

The former US Open champion was one of the first names on the WTA circuit to empathize with Kontaveit’s situation. Having gone through three surgeries recently, Raducanu could understand the pain behind the Estonian star’s recent injury struggles. Kontaveit disclosed that she was diagnosed with lumbar disc degeneration in her back.

Raducanu could not express her emotions through words. So she chose to go with emoticons instead. She shared Kontaveit’s post to her story, tagged her, and reacted with “???.” The emoticons revealed the dismay she felt upon knowing the announcement and her love for the 79th seed in this time of need.

The Instagram post was flooded with comments from all over the world. Netizens conveyed their wishes and congratulated her on an incredible career. The 27-year-old felt grateful for all the lessons the sport has taught her. She also expressed her gratitude to fans who supported her throughout her career.

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The price Raducanu and Kontaveit paid for injuries

While some players bounce from injuries as soon as they are diagnosed, some carry the burden for life. The British former number one was once unstoppable. She won a Grand Slam when she was just a teenager. But the pressure took a toll on her, and she had to skip the French Open and Wimbledon 2023. The 20-year-old had to undergo two surgeries in three days.

Raducanu underwent surgeries on both hands and one of her ankles in less than two months’ time. There is a good chance that she might even miss the upcoming US Open. The Brit is still hanging in there, being active on social media and updating her fans.

Kontaveit’s injury was chronic, due to which she cannot afford to strain her body. Wimbledon will be her last tournament, and she is set to make the most of it. While the Estonian professional had the privilege to play till she was 27, the Brit is struggling to make a comeback at just 22 years old. What do you think the future has in store for the former US Open champion?

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