Emma Raducanu confirmed to play Kooyong Classic exhibition prior to Australian Open

Britain’s tennis star Emma Raducanu will play in the Kooyong Classic exhibition competition ahead of the Australian Open.

The 21-year-old has recently returned to the court after a lengthy layoff because of multiple injuries. It was because of this reason she ended up missing three out of four Grand Slams in 2023

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As per the recent report, Raducanu will take part in an exhibition competition — Kooyong Classic — which will be played from January 10 and will finish just two days before the start of the Australian Open.

The first Grand Slam of the year will begin from January 14 where players from all over the world will showcase their talent and battle to secure the ultimate prize.

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Raducanu recently took part in the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand where her journey came to an end as she lost in the round of 16 to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 6-1.

Raducanu broke onto the scene in 2021 as she lifted her maiden and till now the only Grand Slam title after beating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-3. That victory was even more special considering that she started the competition through the qualifying round.