Raducanu was scheduled to make her debut at the United Cup in Great Britain’s opening tie against Japan.
Great Britain, who had already lost Jack Draper due to injury, were then dealt another blow after it was announced that Raducanu could also not compete in her match against Naomi Osaka.
After world number 276 Katie Swan filled Raducanu’s place, Tim Henman was asked by Australian news outlet Nine about what was really going on.
While he did not detail the actual injury that Raducanu was struggling with, Henman suggested that it was nothing too serious.
“I got to be honest, she was very, very close [to playing],” said Henman. “It was not any easy decision. She had been building up and practicing really well. I don’t think she is necessarily out of this tournament just yet.”
