Emma Raducanu’s absence from the Cincinnati Open has raised questions among tennis fans, particularly as she had been hoping to participate in the prestigious tournament. Despite her efforts, Raducanu did not receive a wild card entry into the main draw, which left her unable to compete.
The former US Open champion had shown promise in her recent performance at the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, where she reached the quarter-finals before being defeated by eventual champion Paolo Badosa. However, her performance was not enough to secure her a spot in Cincinnati.
The tournament organizers chose to award wild card entries to other players, including Caroline Wozniacki, Bianca Andreescu, Peyton Stearns, and Caroline Dolehide. This decision, while disappointing for Raducanu, reflects the competitive nature of the selection process for such events.
Raducanu’s absence from Cincinnati means that she will miss out on valuable preparation time ahead of the US Open, where she made history with her victory in 2021. Fans will be eager to see how she continues to develop her game as she navigates the challenges of the professional tennis circuit.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
LWWLWWWLWW Currently the world no.69, Raducanu played her last match on the 2nd of August when she capitulated to world no.40 Paula Badosa 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Washington (draw).
This year Raducanu has managed to achieve a composed 18-11 record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Nottingham.
Emma Raducanu will fight against the world no.48 Viktoriya Tomova in the final. Their actual record is 1-0 for Tomova.
Emma Raducanu |
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