Emma Raducanu suffers fresh injury setback ahead of exhibition events
The 22-year-old is due to begin a pre-season camp in Barcelona imminently
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from two upcoming exhibition events due to a bone bruise in her heel.
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The star had been set to play ladies singles against Amanda Anisimova, runner-up at this year's Wimbledon, and mixed doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz.
But instead she has been replaced by America's number three Jessica Pegula for the events in New Jersey and Miami on December 7 and 8.
It is understood Raducanu has light bone bruising on her right foot, but the injury is not expected to affect her plans for an imminent pre-season camp in Barcelona.
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The 22-year-old brought an early end to her season in the middle of October after experienced physical struggles in China, retiring during the second set of her clash against Ann Li in Wuhan.
She subsequently chose to play the Ningbo Open, but lost her opening match.
Raducanu has since linked up with Francisco Roig, the former long-term coach of Rafael Nadal, for her upcoming pre-season training block, and has also hired new physio Emma Stewart, formerly of British Rowing.
Stewart left British Rowing a month ago and is expected to join Raducanu at tour events next season.
Last week, Raducanu met the England rugby team at Pennyhil Park during the team's preparations for their clash with New Zealand on Saturday, which they won 33-19.
She was filmed joining in some of the training activities including catching a line-out throw and also joined the team inside their dressing room to join in with celebrations following the win.