Emma Raducanu set for hectic end to season following disappointing 2024 US Open performance
WTATuesday, 10 September 2024 at 03:30
After failing to replicate her 2021 US Open dream run, Emma Raducanu appears ready to return to action on the WTA circuit as the 2024 season comes to an end.
The British star fell in the opening round in New York to 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, continuing her drought of not having won a match at Flushing Meadows since she lifted the title there three years ago. The 21-year old had little match play in the four weeks leading up to the final Grand Slam of the season, and later admitted she would have liked to play more before the prestigious event.
What's next for Raducanu?
Although the former World No.10 has not had much match play recently, she is set to be busy over the next few months. Raducanu will make her return to the court at the WTA 500 Korea Open in Seoul which starts on September 16, a tournament where she made the semifinals in 2022.
The Brit is then set to play at the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing, which starts on September 25. Following Beijing, Raducanu might then play the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open, which gets under way on October 7. Should she opt out of the event, then she is scheduled to play in the Hong Kong Open, taking place from October 28. This tournament will likely mark the end of the season for Raducanu, who will then begin her preparations for the 2025 Australian Open.
Raducanu's potential 2024 remaining schedule
September 16-22: Korea Open, Seoul
September 25-October 6: China Open, Beijing
October 7-13: Wuhan Open, Wuhan
October 28-November 3 Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong
September 25-October 6: China Open, Beijing
October 7-13: Wuhan Open, Wuhan
October 28-November 3 Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong
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- FYI: The term 'snub' is a much overused verb by writers of sensationalist rags. [SNUB: rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully]. That is not the definition of what is going on with frequent withdrawals from tournaments.
mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
- They can go down together!mandoist15-09-2024
