By Emma Raducanu’s recent performances on clay have stirred anticipation for her next appearance on the new Sky Sports Tennis channel. Since returning from an eight-month injury hiatus last year, the 2021 US Open champion has showcased promising results.
Raducanu contributed to Great Britain’s success in the Billie Jean King Cup finals against France, maintaining her momentum into the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. Notable victories included defeating former two-time champion Angelique Kerber in the opening round and a commendable quarter-final match against world No 1 Iga Swiatek.
However, her journey hit a bump at the Madrid Open, where she suffered a disappointing first-round exit against Maria Lourdes Carle. Raducanu subsequently withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome and a WTA 500 event in Strasbourg, raising questions about her upcoming plans for the French Open.
With no guaranteed entry into the main draw and the option to play qualifying, Raducanu and her team face decisions about her schedule and preparation. Colin Fleming emphasized the importance of strategizing for the next few weeks to ensure improved performances and suggested considering participation in Roland Garros, even if it means competing in the qualifying rounds.
Anne Keothavong highlighted the benefits of Raducanu taking a rest before transitioning to the grass-court season, while acknowledging the risks of an extended break impacting her match readiness.
As Raducanu navigates her path forward, her supporters eagerly await her next move, hopeful for continued success on the tennis court.
