Great Britain’s Andy Murray dropped curtains on his illustrious Wimbledon career on Saturday (July 6) after his mixed doubles partner Emma Raducanu withdrew due to wrist soreness. Her withdrawal meant Murray’s career at Wimbledon ended after having already withdrawn from the men’s singles while losing in the men’s doubles alongside brother Jamie on Thursday.

His men’s doubles match on Thursday proved to be the final time he officially stepped on the court at Wimbledon and he will now look to end on a high later in the year.

<h2>Raducanu's withdrawal ends Murray’s Wimbledon career</h2>

Having opted not to play in the men’s singles, Murray wanted to compete in the doubles in both mixed and men’s categories. However, his men’s doubles career at Wimbledon ended on Thursday after losing 7-6, 6-4 to John Peers and Rinky Hijikata of Australia. This meant Saturday’s match with Raducanu was set to be the last lap for Murray at the Championships where he has won two singles titles.

However, that journey came to an end even before it started after Raducanu was forced to withdraw. Interestingly, the former women’s singles champion at the US Open will continue to play in the singles draw as she prioritises the individual format here she is in the fourth round.

“Unfortunately I woke up with some stiffness in my right wrist this morning, so I have taken the very tough decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles.

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“I’m disappointed as I was really looking forward to playing with Andy, but I’ve got to take care,” Murray said after Raducanu’s withdrawal.

The late decision on Saturday also meant that Murray was unable to name a replacement and was therefore forced to sit out of the mixed doubles draw. The 37-year-old will announce his retirement from the sports at the end of the season, having already announced his intention.

Murray’s next challenge will be at the Summer Olympics later in the month where he will represent Great Britain.

Great Britain’s Andy Murray dropped curtains on his illustrious Wimbledon career on Saturday (July 6) after his mixed doubles partner Emma Raducanu withdrew due to wrist soreness.

Great Britain’s Andy Murray dropped curtains on his illustrious Wimbledon career on Saturday (July 6) after his mixed doubles partner Emma Raducanu withdrew due to wrist soreness. Her withdrawal meant Murray’s career at Wimbledon ended after having already withdrawn from the men’s singles while losing in the men’s doubles alongside brother Jamie on Thursday. His men’s doubles match on Thursday proved to be the final time he officially stepped on the court at Wimbledon and he will now look to end on a high later in the year. Raducanu's withdrawal ends Murray’s Wimbledon career Having opted not to play in the men’s singles, Murray wanted to compete in the doubles in both mixed and men’s categories. However, his men’s doubles career at Wimbledon ended on Thursday after losing 7-6, 6-4 to John Peers and Rinky Hijikata of Australia. This meant Saturday’s match with Raducanu was set to be the last lap for Murray at the Championships where he has won two singles titles. However, that journey came to an end even before it started after Raducanu was forced to withdraw. Interestingly, the former women’s singles champion at the US Open will continue to play in the singles draw as she prioritises the individual format here she is in the fourth round. “Unfortunately I woke up with some stiffness in my right wrist this morning, so I have taken the very tough decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles. ALSO READ | Is Ronaldo’s international career over after Portugal's Euro 2024 exit? Martinez comments “I’m disappointed as I was really looking forward to playing with Andy, but I’ve got to take care,” Murray said after Raducanu’s withdrawal. The late decision on Saturday also meant that Murray was unable to name a replacement and was therefore forced to sit out of the mixed doubles draw. The 37-year-old will announce his retirement from the sports at the end of the season, having already announced his intention. Murray’s next challenge will be at the Summer Olympics later in the month where he will represent Great Britain.

Andy Murray drops curtains on Wimbledon career after Emma Raducanu withdraws from mixed doubles

Former U.S. Open champion&nbsp;Emma&nbsp;Raducanu&nbsp;said she no longer has any doubts when she hits the ball after recovering from surgery on both wrists and an ankle, adding that she is "in a really fit place" as she begins the grasscourt season. The 21-year-old, who was sidelined for eight months last year, competed in Stuttgart and Madrid during the clay swing but withdrew from the qualifying rounds for the French Open.

Raducanu&nbsp;had not been awarded a wildcard for the claycourt Grand Slam and said she withdrew to manage her workload and focus on her fitness. The Briton said on Monday she now felt really strong and was excited to be back in action.

"Body-wise, physical-wise, I feel really healthy," she told reporters ahead of her opening match at the Nottingham Open against Japan's Ena Shibahara later on Tuesday. "I've done amazing work with my trainer over the last few months, since surgery. I'm in a really fit place. I'm healthy and just looking forward to starting playing."

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Raducanu&nbsp;first grabbed the spotlight when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2021 and made her big breakthrough by winning the U.S. Open later that year. "I think my wrists are actually in a better position than they ever were. So there's zero doubt or apprehension whether I'm hitting the ball or designing my schedule," she said. "It's more about being proactive and not wanting to put yourself in any unnecessary situations. I don't need to rush and try to win the French Open, it wasn't my goal this year.

"I had to prioritise where I wanted to target and it was just a good block for me to get some ­physical work done."

Wimbledon begins on July 1.

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she no longer has any doubts when she hits the ball after recovering from surgery on both wrists and an ankle, adding that she is "in a really fit place" as she begins the grasscourt season.

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she no longer has any doubts when she hits the ball after recovering from surgery on both wrists and an ankle, adding that she is "in a really fit place" as she begins the grasscourt season. The 21-year-old, who was sidelined for eight months last year, competed in Stuttgart and Madrid during the clay swing but withdrew from the qualifying rounds for the French Open. Raducanu had not been awarded a wildcard for the claycourt Grand Slam and said she withdrew to manage her workload and focus on her fitness. The Briton said on Monday she now felt really strong and was excited to be back in action. "Body-wise, physical-wise, I feel really healthy," she told reporters ahead of her opening match at the Nottingham Open against Japan's Ena Shibahara later on Tuesday. "I've done amazing work with my trainer over the last few months, since surgery. I'm in a really fit place. I'm healthy and just looking forward to starting playing." Also read: Rory McIlroy says divorce off after reconciliation as veteran golfer looks for 'new beginning' Raducanu first grabbed the spotlight when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2021 and made her big breakthrough by winning the U.S. Open later that year. "I think my wrists are actually in a better position than they ever were. So there's zero doubt or apprehension whether I'm hitting the ball or designing my schedule," she said. "It's more about being proactive and not wanting to put yourself in any unnecessary situations. I don't need to rush and try to win the French Open, it wasn't my goal this year. "I had to prioritise where I wanted to target and it was just a good block for me to get some physical work done." Wimbledon begins on July 1.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu happy with fitness, looking forward to grasscourt season

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she would make changes to her tournament scheduling following her first round defeat by world number 30 Anhelina Kalinina at the Qatar Open on Monday. The 21-year-old suffered a huge dip in form the season after her 2021 Flushing Meadows triumph, and then spent eight months on the sidelines during an injury-hit 2023 following wrist and ankle surgeries.

Returning to the tour last month, Raducanu lost in the second round at Auckland, the Australian Open and Abu Dhabi, before crashing 6-0 7-6(6) to Kalinina in Doha, and the Briton is now planning to head home after a busy period on tour. "It's hard for me to get used to the tour schedule," world number 262 Raducanu told Sky Sports. "It's one tournament then another straight away. "I need to schedule my tournaments a bit better and try to get more matches under my belt."

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Raducanu will need to be handed a wildcard to play next week in Dubai but media reports said she would take a break before returning for Indian Wells and Miami next month. Raducanu made 48 unforced errors in her latest defeat and said playing during the day may have contributed to her lacklustre display.

"I was struggling with everything, serve, return, forehand, backhand. To be honest I felt like I never really got into it. It was a combination of things," she added. "Honestly, I need to practice training outside a bit more because it's different and also the light, conditions, shadows - it's hard to see the ball, I found towards the end. "When the tennis isn't there, you have to at least try to fight and I think I did that in the second set."

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she would make changes to her tournament scheduling following her first round defeat by world number 30 Anhelina Kalinina at the Qatar Open on Monday.

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she would make changes to her tournament scheduling following her first round defeat by world number 30 Anhelina Kalinina at the Qatar Open on Monday. The 21-year-old suffered a huge dip in form the season after her 2021 Flushing Meadows triumph, and then spent eight months on the sidelines during an injury-hit 2023 following wrist and ankle surgeries. Returning to the tour last month, Raducanu lost in the second round at Auckland, the Australian Open and Abu Dhabi, before crashing 6-0 7-6(6) to Kalinina in Doha, and the Briton is now planning to head home after a busy period on tour. "It's hard for me to get used to the tour schedule," world number 262 Raducanu told Sky Sports. "It's one tournament then another straight away. "I need to schedule my tournaments a bit better and try to get more matches under my belt." Also read: Tiger Woods, TaylorMade unveil 'Sun Day Red' brand after legendary golfer's Nike split Raducanu will need to be handed a wildcard to play next week in Dubai but media reports said she would take a break before returning for Indian Wells and Miami next month. Raducanu made 48 unforced errors in her latest defeat and said playing during the day may have contributed to her lacklustre display. "I was struggling with everything, serve, return, forehand, backhand. To be honest I felt like I never really got into it. It was a combination of things," she added. "Honestly, I need to practice training outside a bit more because it's different and also the light, conditions, shadows - it's hard to see the ball, I found towards the end. "When the tennis isn't there, you have to at least try to fight and I think I did that in the second set."

Tennis: Emma Raducanu plans scheduling tweaks after Qatar Open ouster

British&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;player Emma Raducanu was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on Tuesday, a little more than a year after she shocked the sporting world when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam. The then-18-year-old Raducanu catapulted her career to new heights when she won 10 matches without dropping a set to claim the U.S. Open title, beating Canadian Leylah Fernandez in the final.

"It's been great to receive my honour today from His Majesty the King - I feel extremely grateful," she said in a statement made to members of the media after receiving the MBE from King Charles at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Her first full year on Tour was marred by injury and disappointing finishes and she current sits ranked 75th in the world.

British tennis player Emma Raducanu was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on Tuesday, a little more than a year after she shocked the sporting world when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam.

British tennis player Emma Raducanu was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on Tuesday, a little more than a year after she shocked the sporting world when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam. The then-18-year-old Raducanu catapulted her career to new heights when she won 10 matches without dropping a set to claim the U.S. Open title, beating Canadian Leylah Fernandez in the final. "It's been great to receive my honour today from His Majesty the King - I feel extremely grateful," she said in a statement made to members of the media after receiving the MBE from King Charles at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Her first full year on Tour was marred by injury and disappointing finishes and she current sits ranked 75th in the world.

2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu receives MBE from king

Britain's Emma&nbsp;Raducanu&nbsp;has pulled out of the Transylvania Open due to a wrist injury, organisers of the WTA 250 event said on Thursday. Raducanu's season has been blighted by a series of different injuries, ranging from blisters to side strains and hip and back problems. Last month, the 19-year-old was forced to retire during the Korea Open semi-final.

Raducanu, who won her first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open last year, was beaten by Daria Kasatkina in the first round of the WTA 500 event in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Tuesday. She has plummeted to 67th in the rankings from a career-high 10th in July. The Transylvania Open is due to be held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from Oct. 10-16.

Britain's Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Transylvania Open due to a wrist injury, organisers of the WTA 250 event said on Thursday. Raducanu's season has been blighted by a series of different injuries, ranging from blisters to side strains and hip and back problems.

Britain's Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Transylvania Open due to a wrist injury, organisers of the WTA 250 event said on Thursday. Raducanu's season has been blighted by a series of different injuries, ranging from blisters to side strains and hip and back problems. Last month, the 19-year-old was forced to retire during the Korea Open semi-final. Raducanu, who won her first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open last year, was beaten by Daria Kasatkina in the first round of the WTA 500 event in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Tuesday. She has plummeted to 67th in the rankings from a career-high 10th in July. The Transylvania Open is due to be held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from Oct. 10-16.

Britain's teen star Emma Raducanu out of Transylvania Open due to wrist injury

World number one Novak Djokovic began his quest for a fourth Madrid Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils on Tuesday, improving his unbeaten record to 18-0 against the Frenchman. The result ensures Djokovic remains at the top of the rankings while it earned Monfils the ignominy of having the worst record against a single opponent without winning in the Open era.

"I would probably rate it as the best performance of the year," Djokovic told reporters. "I felt very good on the court. (The rain) interruption probably helped me a bit more than him. "I played one of the most athletic and quickest players that we have in the game, Gael... I know I have to always be ready that another ball will always come back from his part of the court.

"You have to constantly try to have a controlled aggression and dictate the point." Djokovic first played Monfils at the U.S. Open in 2005 but Tuesday`s match was only their second encounter on clay and he needed only one break point to clinch the first set.

Although Monfils fired more winners, he made things easier for the Serbian with several unforced errors as he attempted risky shots that did not pay off. Monfils did entertain the crowd with a few shots worthy of the highlights reel, including a `tweener` that had even Djokovic applauding along with the fans.

But the top seed was well in control of proceedings, breaking twice in the second set before serving for the match to advance to the third round where he will meet Andy Murray. Murray claimed his second clay victory in five years with a 6-1 3-6 6-2 win over Canada`s Denis Shapovalov, who fought back in the second set to force a decider but was crushed once again by the Scot in the third set.

Earlier, Andrey Rublev, who won the Serbia Open last month after beating Djokovic in the final, survived an early scare when he fought back from a set down to edge Britain`s 20-year-old Jack Draper 2-6 6-4 7-5. 
Rublev found himself 3-0 down in the decider but Draper suffered from cramps which allowed the Russian to rally and win the contest to move into the last-16. Seventh seed Carlos Alcaraz also had to fight back from two games down in the first set to overpower Nikoloz Basilashvili and deny the Georgian the chance to force a decider with a 6-3 7-5 win. The rising tennis star made the top-10 for the first time last week after winning the Barcelona Open earlier in April, the fourth title of his young career.

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KALININA`S DREAM RUN CONTINUES 
Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina, who beat Sloane Stephens and Garbine Muguruza in the earlier rounds, knocked out a third Grand Slam champion in ninth seed Emma Raducanu to move into the quarter-finals with a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory. Raducanu was broken to love in the opening game of the match and she quickly found herself 3-1 down as Kalinina fired forehand and backhand winners past the Briton, who struggled to find answers to her power from the baseline.

A second break to go up 5-2 gave Kalinina the chance to serve for the set and she sealed it without facing a single break point before Raducanu requested a medical timeout. The reigning U.S. Open champion had been clutching her back between points but she returned reinvigorated and seemingly pain-free to break three times in the second set to force a decider as Kalinina lost her momentum and made several errors. 
Both players were neck-and-neck in the final set as they stepped up their game but the Ukrainian made the crucial break at 4-4 to serve for the match, sealing victory when Raducanu`s volley went wide on her second match point.

"I was luckier on the deciding points," said Kalinina, ranked 37 in the world. "You see the draw and it`s only been Grand Slam champions. But I`m getting a lot of experience from this."

World number one Novak Djokovic began his quest for a fourth Madrid Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils on Tuesday, improving his unbeaten record to 18-0 against the Frenchman.

World number one Novak Djokovic began his quest for a fourth Madrid Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils on Tuesday, improving his unbeaten record to 18-0 against the Frenchman. The result ensures Djokovic remains at the top of the rankings while it earned Monfils the ignominy of having the worst record against a single opponent without winning in the Open era. "I would probably rate it as the best performance of the year," Djokovic told reporters. "I felt very good on the court. (The rain) interruption probably helped me a bit more than him. "I played one of the most athletic and quickest players that we have in the game, Gael... I know I have to always be ready that another ball will always come back from his part of the court. "You have to constantly try to have a controlled aggression and dictate the point." Djokovic first played Monfils at the U.S. Open in 2005 but Tuesday`s match was only their second encounter on clay and he needed only one break point to clinch the first set. Although Monfils fired more winners, he made things easier for the Serbian with several unforced errors as he attempted risky shots that did not pay off. Monfils did entertain the crowd with a few shots worthy of the highlights reel, including a `tweener` that had even Djokovic applauding along with the fans. But the top seed was well in control of proceedings, breaking twice in the second set before serving for the match to advance to the third round where he will meet Andy Murray. Murray claimed his second clay victory in five years with a 6-1 3-6 6-2 win over Canada`s Denis Shapovalov, who fought back in the second set to force a decider but was crushed once again by the Scot in the third set. Earlier, Andrey Rublev, who won the Serbia Open last month after beating Djokovic in the final, survived an early scare when he fought back from a set down to edge Britain`s 20-year-old Jack Draper 2-6 6-4 7-5. Rublev found himself 3-0 down in the decider but Draper suffered from cramps which allowed the Russian to rally and win the contest to move into the last-16. Seventh seed Carlos Alcaraz also had to fight back from two games down in the first set to overpower Nikoloz Basilashvili and deny the Georgian the chance to force a decider with a 6-3 7-5 win. The rising tennis star made the top-10 for the first time last week after winning the Barcelona Open earlier in April, the fourth title of his young career. ALSO READ | Madrid Open: Andy Murray goes past Denis Shapovalov to set blockbuster clash vs Novak Djokovic KALININA`S DREAM RUN CONTINUES Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina, who beat Sloane Stephens and Garbine Muguruza in the earlier rounds, knocked out a third Grand Slam champion in ninth seed Emma Raducanu to move into the quarter-finals with a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory. Raducanu was broken to love in the opening game of the match and she quickly found herself 3-1 down as Kalinina fired forehand and backhand winners past the Briton, who struggled to find answers to her power from the baseline. A second break to go up 5-2 gave Kalinina the chance to serve for the set and she sealed it without facing a single break point before Raducanu requested a medical timeout. The reigning U.S. Open champion had been clutching her back between points but she returned reinvigorated and seemingly pain-free to break three times in the second set to force a decider as Kalinina lost her momentum and made several errors. Both players were neck-and-neck in the final set as they stepped up their game but the Ukrainian made the crucial break at 4-4 to serve for the match, sealing victory when Raducanu`s volley went wide on her second match point. "I was luckier on the deciding points," said Kalinina, ranked 37 in the world. "You see the draw and it`s only been Grand Slam champions. But I`m getting a lot of experience from this."

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British teenager Emma Raducanu extended her dream run at Flushing Meadows with a stunning 6-0 6-1 win over Spain`s Sara Sorribes Tormo to race into the U.S. Open last 16 on Saturday. 
 
The 18-year-old Raducanu, who burst onto the scene earlier this year by reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon in her first Grand Slam appearance, was utterly dominant against Sorribes Tormo, closing out the one-sided match in 70 minutes. 
 
Raducanu, who came to New York ranked 150th in the world, has breezed through all three of her matches without dropping a set and won a hugely impressive 79% of her first-serve points while smashing 23 winners past her hapless opponent. 
 
"I was playing very well and I know Sara is an extremely tough opponent," Raducanu said in her on-court interview. "I had to work so hard and there were some really long deuce games that could have gone either way. 
 
"I`m just very glad I was able to maintain it and win in the end. For this one the plan was I had to hit through her and into the corners. I just took the game to her and I hit more winners than errors today." 
 
The 24-year-old Sorribes Tormo, the world number 41, had no answer to the youngster`s combination of power, guile and court coverage, folding meekly and managing just five winners in the face of Raducanu`s relentless onslaught. 
 
The only blemish for the Briton came when serving for the match as nerves got the better of her and she let a 30-0 lead slip to allow her opponent to get on the scoresheet before sealing the win on Sorribes Tormo`s serve in the next game. 
 
Next up for Raducanu is a possible clash with top-seeded Australian Ash Barty, who faces American Shelby Rogers in the third round later on Saturday. 
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British teenager Emma Raducanu extended her dream run at Flushing Meadows with a stunning 6-0 6-1 win over Spain`s Sara Sorribes Tormo to race into the U.S. Open last 16 on Saturday.

British teenager Emma Raducanu extended her dream run at Flushing Meadows with a stunning 6-0 6-1 win over Spain`s Sara Sorribes Tormo to race into the U.S. Open last 16 on Saturday. The 18-year-old Raducanu, who burst onto the scene earlier this year by reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon in her first Grand Slam appearance, was utterly dominant against Sorribes Tormo, closing out the one-sided match in 70 minutes. Raducanu, who came to New York ranked 150th in the world, has breezed through all three of her matches without dropping a set and won a hugely impressive 79% of her first-serve points while smashing 23 winners past her hapless opponent. "I was playing very well and I know Sara is an extremely tough opponent," Raducanu said in her on-court interview. "I had to work so hard and there were some really long deuce games that could have gone either way. "I`m just very glad I was able to maintain it and win in the end. For this one the plan was I had to hit through her and into the corners. I just took the game to her and I hit more winners than errors today." The 24-year-old Sorribes Tormo, the world number 41, had no answer to the youngster`s combination of power, guile and court coverage, folding meekly and managing just five winners in the face of Raducanu`s relentless onslaught. The only blemish for the Briton came when serving for the match as nerves got the better of her and she let a 30-0 lead slip to allow her opponent to get on the scoresheet before sealing the win on Sorribes Tormo`s serve in the next game. Next up for Raducanu is a possible clash with top-seeded Australian Ash Barty, who faces American Shelby Rogers in the third round later on Saturday.

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