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Emma Raducanu suddenly withdraws from Italian Open after press conference
British No 1 pulls out at short notice with post-viral illness
TL;DR
- Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Italian Open due to post-viral illness.
- The announcement followed upbeat media interviews where she stated she felt much better.
- This withdrawal means Raducanu will be out of the sport for over two months.
- She has faced a season of injuries and illness, including a foot injury and a virus contracted in February.
- Players are required to conduct media obligations after withdrawal to avoid fines.