Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are going to be the faces of British tennis, according to Anne Keothavong.
After Raducanu, 20, struggled with injuries last season, the former British No. 1 is eager to see her “fit and healthy” again in 2023. The former No. 1 also believes “explosive” Jack Draper will continue to advance after climbing to the top 50 in the world.
“We can be equally excited for Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu. They’re both great prospects. Emma has already shown us what she is about. She’s already a Grand Slam champion,” Keothavong commented.
“No one is taking that away from her. This year is very difficult for her, but it was her first full year on tour, and there is still a lot to learn. 2023 will be even better for her. We have seen what she is capable of, that doesn’t just disappear overnight. She needs to be able to find her groove and be allowed to develop.”
Raducanu in Auckland, ranking, and results in 2023
WWLWWLLWWL At the moment ranked no.78, Emma has an overall 1-0 win-loss record in 2023. The Brit is playing at the moment in Auckland where she ousted the world no.79 Linda Fruhvirtova 4-6 6-4 6-2.
Emma Raducanu will take on the world no.134 Viktoria Kuzmova in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top events.
Raducanu will compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
Draper in Adelaide, ranking, and results in 2023
At the moment ranked no.42, Draper achieved a composed 1-0 record in 2023. Draper is playing at the moment in Adelaide where he bested the world no.83 Soon-Woo Kwon 6-2 6-1.
Jack Draper will fight against the world no.20 Karen Khachanov in the 2nd round. Their head to head is 1-0 for Khachanov.
He is also scheduled to play at the Australian Open (Australian Open). The main draw will start on the 16th of January.
