Emma Raducanu had to retire in Seoul during her match against Jelena Ostapenko because of a glute injury. Soon after she competed in South Korea, Emma took a break to attend an event organized by Christian Dior. Nevertheless, there was not much time to rest since the British sensation was scheduled to play the WTA500 in Ostrava where she will face Daria Kasatkina in the first round.
According to the following video posted on Instagram, Raducanu seems to be in good form probably not struggling anymore with her injury.
Emma Raducanu in 2022
At the moment ranked no.66, the Brit played her last match on the 24th of September when she had to retire when playing against world no.17 Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinal and the scoreline was 4-6 6-3 3-0 .
Currently, during this season the Brit achieved a 17-18 match record. Emma Raducanu’s latest run in Seoul was the best achievement of her season.
Raducanu has scheduled to play next in Ostrava (Ostrava Open). She will commence the tournament from the main draw on the 3rd of October.
Daria Kasatkina in 2022
Now the world no.
11, Darya played her last match on the 29th of August when she was overcome by world no.86 Harriet Dart 7-6(8) 1-6 6-3 in the 1st round of the U.S. Open (draw).At the moment, during this season the Russian achieved a compiled 37-17 match record. Kasatkina has won 2 titles in 2022 in San Jose and Granby.
Kasatkina is scheduled to play next in Ostrava (Ostrava Open). She will commence the tournament from the main draw on the 3rd of October.
Emma Raducanu and Daria Kasatkina have never clashed against each other.