Emma
Raducanu shared a video of a training session where she displayed a high level
of skill, exciting her fans just a week before her return at the WTA 250
Auckland Open. The British tennis sensation hasn't played since April at the
Stuttgart Open when she decided to take a break to undergo wrist surgery.
The
tournament is scheduled to take place from January 1st to 7th, and Raducanu
will be part of a star-studded main draw that includes the 2023 US Open
champion Coco Gauff and former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki among its top
stars. The 2021 US Open champion is gearing up for her comeback with the goal
of competing in the Australian Open.
The former
world No. 10 once again shared a video showcasing her progress just ahead of
her return. In the footage,
Emma Raducanu is seen training on a hardcourt,
delivering powerful forehand and backhand shots, sparking excitement among her
fans. The 21-year-old athlete's followers filled the comments section with
enthusiasm, anticipating a glorious return."Enjoying this the most," Emma
Raducanu wrote.
Raducanu's
2023 Season
The British
player participated in just 5 matches, concluding with a 5-5 record. Raducanu
competed in only five tournaments, with her best result reaching the round of
16 at Indian Wells. There, she faced a defeat in two sets against the world No.
1, Iga Swiatek (3-6, 1-6). Along the way, she secured victories against Danka
Kovinic, Magda Linette (20th seed), and Beatriz Haddad Maia (13th seed).
Her last
match took place in the first round of the Stuttgart Open, resulting in a 2-6,
1-6 defeat against Jelena Ostapenko. Raducanu began the year ranked world No.
68 (following an inconsistent 2022) and ended 2023 at world No. 285 due to her
limited tournament participation. In April, she decided to undergo wrist
surgery and took an extended break to ensure her proper recovery.