Emma Raducanu is currently ranked number 80, and according to the entry list, she would be expected to play the qualifications in Indian Wells to access the main draw. However, the organization of the event has just announced that the 2021 US Open champion received a wild card for direct access to the main draw. Emma would be the alternate number 3 and therefore be expected to access the main draw anyway without playing the qualifications. Nevertheless, awarding the wild card may give a boost to the event, given Emma’s popularity.
Just in: @EmmaRaducanu has been awarded a wild card into the 2023 BNP Paribas Open 🌴
See her in person this March ➡️🎟 https://t.co/fXK9S4m04P pic.twitter.com/VFe4u9Qt1B
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) February 9, 2023
Entry List
This is the latest entry list (top 20 players) right before Emma Raducanu received the wildcard.
Emma Raducanu in 2023
LWWLLWWLWW At the moment ranked no.80, the Brit played her last match on the 18th of January when she lost to world no.6 Cori Gauff 6-3 7-6(4) in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
During this season Raducanu has achieved an overall 2-2 record.
She is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) after Austin. The main draw will start on the 27th of February.
