Emma Raducanu has missed training at Wimbledon as fears grow of an injury for the British No1.
The 23-year-old has not played a match since reaching the final of the Queen's Club Championship a week and a half ago, opting out of both Nottingham and Eastbourne.
She has been practising at the All England Club, but she was spotted wearing a protective boot yesterday evening.
The 23-year-old was scheduled to train today, but was a no-show as her representatives confirmed she is managing a niggle.
It has been a stop-start season so far for the British No1, who missed two and a half months with a post-viral illness, having fallen unwell in February.
She played a couple of matches on clay before her run at Queen's Club, with Raducanu reaching just her second final since winning the US Open.
Raducanu lost in the final of Queen's to Donna Vekic 6-0, 7-6 (8-6), as the pair put on a thrilling contest in west London.
Her run to the final, which saw Raducanu win two games in one day, came with its perks for Wimbledon.
Emma Raducanu missed her training session at Wimbledon
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The 23-year-old soared through the rankings and is now the world number 31.
Raducanu's new ranking means she will now enter Wimbledon in a seeded position, with a more favourable draw likely to fall her way.
The same goes for Vekic, who is now the world number 32, with the rest of the draw pleased not to have the two tough opponents in an unseeded position.
Raducanu was humble in defeat to Vekic, recognising the incredible run she had been on to reach the final.
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Raducanu enjoyed a brilliant run to the final of Queen's in her last
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She said: "It's been an incredible week for me, making the final here, playing in my home city, in my home tournament.
"The support I have received all week has been incredible, but I really want to take this opportunity to thank everyone.
"Today was a really tough match. Donna played extremely well from the start to the finish.
"So thanks for getting me through some tough moments this week and also for helping me push back in that second set."
Raducanu enters Wimbledon in a seeded slot
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Addressing Vekic, Raducanu said: "What a week for you, from qualifying all the way to the title. You played really well so all the best."
Vekic responded with kind words of her own to Raducanu, saying: "Wow, first of all, congrats Emma on such a great week. You are such an incredible player, and I wish you and your team all of the best for the remainder of the grass season.
"Growing up and watching the tour, I was always jealous of the boys having a chance to play at this amazing club. I am very grateful that since last year we have had the opportunity to play here as well.
"Thank you to everyone who made this happen. We really enjoy it."
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