Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has expanded her clay season itinerary by confirming her participation in the Strasbourg tournament, organizers announced on Thursday. This addition marks Raducanu’s fourth tournament leading up to the highly anticipated French Open, showcasing her commitment to fine-tuning her game on clay surfaces.
Raducanu’s clay season commenced with a strong showing in Stuttgart, where she advanced to the quarterfinals. Despite an early exit from this week’s Madrid Open, the British sensation remains determined to capitalize on her clay court campaign. Currently, Raducanu is back home, focusing on recuperation before heading to Rome for the upcoming tournament starting on May 7th.
Following Rome, Raducanu will make her debut appearance on the clay courts of Strasbourg, setting the stage for a week of intense competition leading up to the French Open. Among the notable players joining Raducanu in Strasbourg are Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina, and Danielle Collins, adding further excitement to the tournament’s lineup.
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As Raducanu embarks on this leg of her clay season journey, tennis fans eagerly await her performances on the court, eager to witness her continued evolution as a formidable competitor in the world of professional tennis.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
At the moment ranked no.221, Raducanu played her last match on the 24th of April when she capitulated to world no.82 Maria Lourdes Carle 6-2 6-2 in the 1st round in Madrid (draw).
Currently, during this year Emma owns a 9-7 win-loss record.