Emma Raducanu is finally very close to kick-starting her 2022, which will happen in Sydney against Iga Swiatek. The US Open champion had to play her first tournament of the season in Melbourne this week. However, Emma was not ready because her preparation was slowed down when she was infected with the coronavirus in December.
Emma had a tough draw indeed in Sydney. If she defeats Iga (seeded no.2), she might face Ashleigh Barty already in the quarterfinals.
Emma Raducanu in 2022
Now ranked no.19 (career-high), the Brit played her last match on the 9th of November 2021 when she capitulated to world no.101 Xinyu Wang 6-1 6-7(0) 7-5 in the 2nd round in Linz (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Brit has managed to achieve a 0-0 record.
Iga Swiatek in 2022
Ranked world no.9, Swiatek played her last match on the 8th of January when she capitulated to world no.1 Ashleigh Barty 6-2 6-4 in the semifinal in Adelaide (draw)
.At present, during this year the Pole owns a composed 3-1 win-loss record. Iga Swiatek’s latest run in Adelaide was the best achievement of her season.
Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek have never fought against each other.
Barty in Adelaide, ranking, and results in 2022
Ranked no.1, the Australian has achieved an overall 3-0 match record in 2022. Ashleigh is currently playing in Adelaide where she bested Cori Gauff 4-6 7-5 6-1, Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-4 and Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-4.
Ashleigh Barty will compete against the world no.14 Elena Rybakina in the final. The head to head is 1-0 for Barty.
Barty won 13 titles in her career: 7 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek and Ashleigh Barty |
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