Emma Raducanu is about to start her 2022 in Sydney, where she was meant to clash against Iga Swiatek in a tough first round. However, things changed after Iga had to withdraw with injury. Following a change of the seeding, Emma will now face Elena Rybakina, who has just reached the final in Adelaide, where she lost to Ashleigh Barty.
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Swiatek’ statement
This was the statement released by Iga Swiatek
“Hi!
After intense pre-season and last week’s tournament in Adelaide, I feel like my body needs more time to recover before @australianopen. I’ve been feeling some pain in my lower rib area which is why unfortunately I’ve decided to withdraw from the tournament in Sydney. I really hope to play for you next year.
See you in Melbourne!”
Emma Raducanu in 2022
Currently ranked no.19 (career-high), the Brit played her last match on the 9th of November 2021 when she lost to world no.101 Xinyu Wang 6-1 6-7(0) 7-5 in the 2nd round in Linz (draw).
Currently, during this season Emma has an overall 0-0 match record.
Elena Rybakina in 2022
Currently ranked no.14 (career-high), Rybakina played her last match on the 9th of January when she was defeated by world no.1 Ashleigh Barty 6-3 6-2
in the final in Adelaide (draw).At the moment, during this season Elena achieved a composed 4-1 win-loss record. Elena Rybakina’s latest run in Adelaide was the best achievement of her season.
Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina have never clashed against each other.
Iga Swiatek in 2022
Currently ranked no.9, Iga played her last match on the 8th of January when she lost to world no.1 Ashleigh Barty 6-2 6-4 in the semifinal in Adelaide (draw).
During this season Swiatek has a 3-1 win-loss record. Iga Swiatek’s latest run in Adelaide was the best achievement of her season.
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