Emma Raducanu has surprised fans by making a significant change to her clay-court season. The British No. 2 has decided to compete in the WTA 250 event in Rouen, marking the first time she has included this tournament in her schedule. Traditionally, Raducanu has participated in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart during this part of the season, where she has previously reached the quarterfinals.
This shift to a slightly lower-tier event could provide Raducanu with an opportunity to gain more match experience and potentially advance further in the draw. The Rouen tournament, set to begin on April 14, features a strong field, including players like Elina Svitolina and Sofia Kenin. Raducanu’s decision reflects her focus on building a more tailored and strategic approach to her clay-court preparation.
There is no indication that it is related to her association with Porsche or the use of their vehicles. Raducanu’s choice to play in Rouen could be a strategic move to gain more match experience and focus on her preparation for the clay season.
Fans are eager to see how this new addition to her schedule will impact her performance as she gears up for the rest of the season. With her sights set on improving her clay-court game, Raducanu’s participation in Rouen adds an intriguing element to her journey.
Raducanu in Miami, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.60, Emma has managed to achieve a compiled 7-6 match record in 2025. Emma is currently competing in Miami where she toppled the world no.188 Sayaka Ishii 6-2 6-1, the world no.10 Emma Navarro 7-6(6) 2-6 7-6(3), the world no.48 Mccartney Kessler 6-1 3-0 ret. and the world no.17 Amanda Anisimova 6-1 6-3.
Emma Raducanu will compete against the world no.4 Jessica Pegula in the quarter on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on STADIUM. Their current head to head is 1-1.
