The much-anticipated return of Emma Raducanu to the tennis court, slated for the Macau exhibition, has been deferred as the British player strives to attain optimal playing condition. Consequently, the event, featuring a competitive lineup, will proceed sans Raducanu. Notable headliners include Taylor Fritz and Daria Kasatkina, adding depth and prestige to the tournament, scheduled to run from December 2nd to the 3rd, kicking off the exhibition calendar.
Joining Kasatkina and Fritz in the lineup are esteemed players such as Borna Coric, Tallon Griekspoor, along with local talents Zhizhen Zhang and Xinyu Wang. The event’s timing, coinciding with the season’s conclusion, underscores tennis’s ceaseless nature, with exhibitions in the Middle East following soon after, leading up to the commencement of the new season, culminating in the eagerly awaited Australian Open.
Both Fritz and Kasatkina had commendable seasons on the Tour, showcasing their prowess. However, their performances this year, though impressive, fell short compared to their previous stellar achievements. Notably, both were part of the top 8 players at the Finals in the prior year, despite not advancing beyond the group stage in Turin and Fort Worth.
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As they gear up for the Macau exhibition, there’s anticipation that the event might serve as a fortunate catalyst for them to build upon their accomplishments and pave the way for more remarkable seasons ahead.
The Macau exhibition, while missing Raducanu’s presence, promises to be a compelling affair, setting the stage for an exciting transition into the new tennis season. As Fritz, Kasatkina, and their counterparts prepare to showcase their skills, fans await with bated breath for the enthralling matches that lie ahead.
Darya Kasatkina in 2023
Now ranked no.18, the Russian played her last match on the 28th of October when she lost to world no.11 Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-4 6-1 in the semifinal in Zhuhai (draw).
At present, during this year Darya owns an overall 39-25 record. Darya Kasatkina’s best result of the present year was getting to the final in Adelaide and Eastbourne.
Taylor Fritz in 2023
LWLLWWWWLL At the moment ranked no.10, Taylor played his last match on the 14th of November when he had to retire when playing against world no.9 Hubert Hurkacz in the round robin and the scoreline was 6-3 .
Presently, during this year the American owns an overall 54-24 match record. The American clinched 3 titles in 2023 in Australia, Delray Beach and Atlanta.
Darya Kasatkina and Taylor Fritz |
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