Wimbledon defend decision to schedule Raducanu match as last of the day

The decision to put the match between Raducanu and Tomljanovic last on Monday was heavily criticized and was unusual considering it was Manic Monday. Ladies' matches take precedence on Manic Monday due to the quarterfinals being played the next day but this match was scheduled last.

It did not help that the previous match went to 5 sets which pushed the match even further back. Former pro's Tracy Austin and John McEnroe both suggested the timing of the match might have impacted Raducanu and her subsequent retirement.

Wimbledon issued a statement that said:

"We were very sad to see Emma forced to withdraw from her match last night and wish her all the best with her recovery. She should be commended for the poise and maturity she has shown throughout the Wimbledon fortnight and we very much look forward to welcoming her back to Wimbledon next year and in the years to come.

In respect of scheduling, as always, the scheduling of the order of play each day at The Championships is a complex operation, and although we take great care when scheduling matches and allocating courts on a daily basis, it is not an exact science."

The British youngster came out today and said she retired on reccomendations of ther doctors after experiencing breathing difficulties and dizziness. She is feeling better and she woved to comed back stronger.