Emma Raducanu tests positive for Covid and enters self-isolation in Abu Dhabi

Emma Raducanu has tested positive for Covid-19 and withdrawn from the Aubadala World Tennis Championships in Dubai.

The British no1 had been due to play in the competition on Thursday but will now begin a 10 day period of isolation.

‘I was very much looking forward to playing in front of the fans here in Abu Dhabi, but unfortunately after testing positive for Covid-19, I will have to postpone until the next opportunity, Raducanu said.

‘I’m isolating as per rules and hopefully will be able to get back on court soon.’

Raducanu was set to compete in her first competition with new coach Torben Beltz this week.

Her positive test could disrupt preparations for the Australian Open with the first major of the new season set to get underway on 17 January.

Raducanu’s period of iolsation will also ensure she will not be able to attend Sunday’s British Sports Personalty of the Year ceremony.

The 19-year-old is among the favourites to scoop the award after her breakthrough year that saw her win the US Open.

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