British tennis players Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal have withdrawn from the 2026 Miami Open, which begins this week. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, is sidelined with a wrist injury. Kartal, who reached the third round of Wimbledon in 2025, has withdrawn due to illness.
Raducanu's withdrawal continues a challenging period for the former Grand Slam champion, who has been managing a recurring wrist issue. Her absence from the WTA 1000 event in Miami follows her recent exit from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Sonay Kartal, who has been rising through the rankings, was forced to pull out ahead of her scheduled qualifying match. No specific details about her illness have been disclosed by her team.
Their withdrawals open spots in the draw for other competitors. The main draw of the Miami Open is set to begin on March 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium.
