Emma Raducanu pulls out of French Open qualifying

Emma Raducanu has pulled out of French Open qualifying which is set to take place from Monday.

Raducanu appeared on the qualifying entry list for the Open on Saturday but has now been removed. There has not been a reason given for her withdrawal.

Without taking part in qualifying, she would need three players to pull out from the main draw to gain a place at Roland Garros.

Raducanu said: “It’s important for me to keep laying on the foundations and I will use the time to do a healthy block before the grass, and subsequent hard court seasons to give myself a chance to keep fit for the rest of the year.”