Emma Raducanu to miss Wimbledon as she undergoes 'minor procedure'

The 2021 US Open champion has encountered several fitness problems in recent months and pulled out of the Madrid Open last month with a hand injury.

And the 20-year-old said she has had a minor procedure on both hands and on her ankle in an effort to resolve the issue.

"It is safe to say the last 10 months have been difficult as I dealt with a recurring injury on a bone of both hands," Raducanu wrote on Instagram alongside a picture after her surgery.

"I tried my best to manage the pain and play through it for most of this year and end of last year by reducing practice load dramatically, missing weeks of training as well as cutting last season short to try heal it.

"Unfortunately it's not enough. I'm having a minor procedure done on both hands to resolve the issues.

"I'm disappointed to share that I will be out for the next few months and while I am at it will have another minor procedure that is due on my ankle.

"It pains me that I will miss the summer events and I tried to downplay the issues so I thank all my fans who continued to support me when you did not know the facts.

"Look forward to seeing you all back out there."