By Emma Raducanu, the former US Open champion, has been granted a wild card entry into the main draw of Wimbledon, joining the ranks of Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki. The 21-year-old Raducanu, who has had a limited playing schedule in 2024, opted out of the French Open to focus on the grass-court season. Despite a semi-final loss at the Nottingham Open to Katie Boulter, Raducanu is optimistic about her physical condition following a year of recovery from surgeries on both wrists and an ankle.
Raducanu’s rise in the WTA rankings reflects her ongoing comeback, and she looks forward to competing at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne as her final tune-up before Wimbledon. Her decision to forgo the Paris Olympics underscores her cautious approach to her health and competitive readiness.
Joining Raducanu with wild card entries are Fran Jones, Lily Miyazaki, and Heather Watson, alongside the accomplished Osaka and Wozniacki. On the men’s side, British players Liam Broady, Jan Choinski, Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery, Billy Harris, Paul Jubb, and Henry Searle have also received wild cards for the main draw, setting the stage for an exciting Wimbledon tournament. Raducanu’s participation is particularly noteworthy, as she aims to recapture the magic of her 2021 debut, where she reached the fourth round shortly after completing her school education.
