Emma Raducanu and Simona Halep are the top seeds of the upcoming WTA 250 in Linz. Emma is seeded number 1, thanks to her superior ranking. She had a great welcoming as soon as she landed in Austria from the local organisation.
Raducanu received a rather favorable draw. She will commence her run in Linz from the 2nd round after receiving a bye in the first round. In her opening match, she will face a qualifier.
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Emma Raducanu in 2021
Now the world no.21 (career-high), the Brit played her last match on the 29th of October when she lost to world no.50 Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-1 in the quarter in Cluj (draw).
Currently, during this year the Brit has managed to achieve an overall 25-8 win-loss record. Emma clinched 1 title at the U.S. Open. The Brit reached the final in Chicago.
Simona Halep in 2021
Now ranked no.22, Simona played her last match on the 31st of October when she was defeated by world no.8 Anett Kontaveit 6-2 6-3 in the final in Cluj (draw).
Currently, during this season Simona has managed to achieve a compiled 22-10 win-loss record. Simona Halep’s latest run in Napoca was the best achievement of her season.
Emma Raducanu and Simona Halep have never fought against each other.
