Who is playing Wimbledon and who is missing out including Raducanu, Nadal with Kyrgios doubt

Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal, and Jack Draper are ruled out of Wimbledon, while Nick Kyrgios remains uncertain.

With just two weeks to go until the start of Wimbledon, several players have already withdrawn from the WTA and ATP draws. The third Grand Slam of the year will once again offer ranking points and a significant prize money for the participants.

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The notable absentee is Rafael Nadal, who hasn't played since the Australian Open and announced that he won't be competing for the remainder of the 2023 season. The 22-time Grand Slam champion hinted at a possible retirement in 2024, making this potentially his last appearance at the grass-court event.

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu has also withdrawn from the tournament in her home country. She underwent surgeries on her hands and ankles, which will keep her out of action for several months. The exact date of her return has not been confirmed yet. Similarly, Jack Draper, another British player, has decided to take a break from the tour following his retirement from the French Open.

“It’s clear my shoulder is going to need time and rehab to get back to where it needs to be,” Draper wrote on Instagram.

“My team and I have made the difficult decision to miss the grass-court season this year. I guess in this sport there are so many ups and downs but this one is tough to take. The only thing for sure is that I will keep persevering. Thank you for all the support I get on here it means a lot,” he added.

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Nick Kyrgios is uncertain for Wimbledon as he hasn't fully recovered from his injury. Although he is already competing in tournaments, his physical condition remains questionable. Matteo Berrettini, who was a finalist in 2021, recently withdrew from Queen's Club Championships, making his participation in Wimbledon uncertain as well.

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