Emma Raducanu set for first tournament since March absence
Emma Raducanu is getting closer to making her return to tennis after more than two months out of action. Raducanu had been dealing with the effects of a post-viral infection when she pulled out of the Italian Open.
Photo by Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto via Getty Images Emma Raducanu is getting closer to making her return to tennis after more than two months out of action. Raducanu had been dealing with the effects of a post-viral infection when she pulled out of the Italian Open. Earlier in the season, she also missed the Miami Open due to illness.
The Linz Open was another tournament that Raducanu was unable to play in, adding to her extended break from the WTA Tour. But signs are positive that Raducanu will be back on court soon. She hasn’t played since Indian Wells back in March, but a return later this month looks increasingly likely.
Emma Raducanu receives wildcard for Strasbourg WTA 500 Photo by Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto via Getty Images Emma Raducanu has been handed a wildcard entry into the Strasbourg Open, set to take place from 17–23 May on clay. The 21-year-old has dropped to No. 297 in the rankings during her time away and will be making her first appearance since March.
Raducanu has split her season evenly so far, holding a record of seven wins and seven losses from 14 matches played. The event sits between the Italian Open and Roland Garros on the calendar, giving players a final chance to tune up ahead of the French Open. The field includes Madison Keys, Hailey Baptiste, Emma Navarro and Iva Jovic from the United States.