[{NAME}:YoUR2o24TransUNioN_EquifaxandExperian CrediTScOreS]( Clark has quickly become one of the biggest names in American sport after her record-breaking career at the University of Iowa, with news of her exclusion from the Olympics roster coming as a surprise to m aitlin Clark has ominously vowed to battle back after reportedly being left out of the USA Basketball roster for the Olympic Games in Paris, claiming that the snub has "woken a monster". The Indiana Fever rookie - the No. 1 overall pick from the WNBA draft - was not included in the 12-player squad that aims to defend their gold medal in the French capital. "It was important for me to take time to transition onto the grass because the balls over the grass season are heavy," Raducanu said of her withdrawal from Roland-Garros. picture Emma Raducanu has said she is in a "really fit place" ahead of this week's Nottingham Open, despite having to withdraw from the French Open last month. "Iâm not the only one with wrist issues," she said. "Iâm probably just the one whoâs had them most publicly. "But a year ago I was on a scooter scooting around and I didn't know - there was an element of doubt. To be healthy and to be here, I need to cherish i "Body-wise, physical-wise, I feel really healthy," Raducanu said. "I feel really strong. Iâve done amazing work with my trainer over the last few months, since surgery. She continued: "I feel like the conditions are just getting slower and slower on the grass courts. Especially for myself having had wrist surgeries, I just needed to prioritise the transition. "I think wrists are always very delicate and I think especially with how the tour is right now, and the fact we have to change balls every single week pretty much, and they donât regulate the ball." Nancy Gillen "Iâm in a really fit place. I think my wrists are actually in a better position than they ever were. So thereâs zero doubt or apprehension." Raducanu was forced to use a mobility scooter while recovering from surgery, but she now uses the experience to appreciate her time on the court. Image credit: Getty Images The 21-year-old has not played since the Madrid Open in April but will make her return this week in Nottingham, continuing her comeback from double wrist and ankle surgery in May 2023. "You get so caught up in your own world that you want more and more and more. PUBLISHED 10/06/2024 AT 20:08 GMT+1 British tennis player Emma Raducanu has insisted her fitness issues are over as she starts her preparations for Wimbledon at the Nottingham Open. The 21-year-old, who will make her return to grass-court tournaments for the first time since having double wrist and ankle surgery in May 2023, has said she is in a "really fit place" and feels "really healthy". 'Give her a year' - Wilander and Schett preach patience over Raducanu return Emma Raducanu of Great Britain trains prior to the Rothesay Open Nottingham at Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre on June 09, 2024 in Nottingham, England "I think it's very easy for me to lose sight of where I was exactly a year ago because it is pretty much a year ago to this day, this month," she said. She has struggled with her form and fitness since, but it is hoped her surgeries last year have rectified this. Raducanu called for an introduction to uniform tennis balls across the WTA Tour, claiming using different balls throughout the year increased the risk of injury. Are Nadal, Alcaraz, Djokovic playing Italian Open? When does it start?Are Nadal, Alcaraz, Djokovic playing Italian Open? When does it start? "So, I think for me itâs definitely a factor where I have to miss certain events because either the conditions or the balls just donât favour my situation. Just two months later, Raducanu made history by triumphing at the US Open, becoming the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam. EMMA RADUCANU INSISTS SHE IS 'IN A REALLY FIT PLACE' AHEAD OF GRASS-COURT RETURN AT NOTTINGHAM OPEN BYNANCY GILLEN "And it is hard as they are trying to make the points longer and tennis more interesting. But I guess players do get the short end of the stick in that sense and hopefully something can be done about that." Raducanu calls out switching balls 'every single week' as 'really bad for us' ATP ROME Raducanu played her first WTA match at the Nottingham Open in 2021, performing well enough to earn a wildcard for Wimbledon, where she reached the fourth round. Exclusive: Raducanu has 'huge mental advantage' ahead of comeback, says Petkovic ARE NADAL, ALCARAZ, DJOKOVIC PLAYING ITALIAN OPEN? WHEN DOES IT START?