Emma Raducanu is through to her first semi-final since 2022 after Fran Jones withdrew from their Nottingham Open quarter-final.
Emma Raducanu handed walkover to Nottingham Open semi-finals as British opponent Fran Jones withdraws due to shoulder injury; Raducanu will now face fellow Brit Katie Boulter in the semis on Saturday; Watch Jack Draper at Stuttgart Open live on Sky Sports until June 16
Raducanu has looked in good form on her return after a six-week hiatus to prepare for the grass-court season, beating Ena Shibahara and Daria Snigur on her way to the last eight.
A quarter-final with Jones was waiting on Saturday afternoon, but her British compatriot has had to withdraw due to a shoulder injury.
That sets up an all-British blockbuster between Raducanu and defending champion Katie Boulter later on Saturday. Boulter won her quarter-final on Friday as she looks to retain the title she won last year.
Jones was on court on Friday afternoon ready to play Raducanu before rain forced play to be abandoned for the day and she woke up on Saturday and chose to withdraw. Jones said: “Unfortunately today I’ve had to withdraw from what was an exciting match with Emma.
