Emma Raducanu has dramatically improved her rankings after winning the U.S. Open title. The new British sensation was ranked the number 150 before the American slam. She is now number 22, but she is 14 in the year-to-date rankings.
Why Raducanu can qualify for the WTA Finals
Emma now has a concrete opportunity to qualify for the WTA Finals that will be staged in Guadalajara. After retiring from Indian Wells, it seems more and more plausible that Naomi Osaka (7th in the race) will not play anymore in 2021 to deal with her mental issues. Therefore, it’s extremely likely that being ranked the number 9 in the race will be enough to qualify for the Finals.
Indian Wells
Emma now has 2,282 points in the year-to-date (or race) live rankings, and the no.9 in this log is Ons Jabeur, who has 2,435 points. If Emma has another spectacular run in Indian Wells and she wins the title (1000 points) or reaches the final (650 points), she would have a real chance to qualify.
As of now, Emma Raducanu should start her campaign in Indian Wells from the qualifications. However, she is widely expected to receive a wild card for the main.
WTA Live rankings – Race
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Emma Raducanu in 2021
Currently ranked no.22 (career-high), Raducanu played her last match on the 11th of September when she overcame world no.28 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in the final in U.S. Open to win her 1st career title.
Currently, during this season Raducanu has managed to achieve a compiled 23-6 win-loss record. Emma has won 1 title at the U.S. Open. Emma was the runner-up in the Chicago.
Naomi Osaka in 2021
Now the world no.8, Naomi played her last match on the 3rd of September when she was defeated by world no.28 Leylah Annie Fernandez 5-7 7-6(2) 6-4 in the 3rd round in U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this season Osaka has achieved an overall 18-6 win-loss record. Naomi conquered 1 title at the Australian Open.
Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka have never clashed against each other.
Emma Raducanu |
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