Emma Raducanu withdraws from United Cup
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Emma Raducanu is likely to be seeded at the upcoming Australian Open, but she has plenty to do on the practice court over the next fortnight if she wants to justify her place among the protected players.
Emma Raducanu's journey has been anything but straightforward. Since her stunning victory at the US Open in 2021, the 23-year-old has faced immense pressure, both from the media and herself. The expectations were sky-high,
Emma Raducanu missed her opening match of the 2026 season after withdrawing from the Auckland Open. Raducanu took positive steps forward in 2025, climbing back into the WTA top 30 rankings.
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The former US Open champion finished the 2025 season in 29th place in the WTA rankings and her goal is to try to win huge titles this year. In addition to finding more continuity and solving her injuries, Emma has put in some really brilliant performances, putting even world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka in serious trouble on a couple of occasions.