Raducanu receives Nottingham wildcard, will play first match in Britain since US Open win
WTATuesday, 31 May 2022 at 05:30
British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu will make her first competitive appearance in England since her US Open triumph at Nottingham next week.
The 19-year-old’s second-round exit from Roland Garros means she will start her grass-court campaign a week earlier than initially intended. Raducanu and fellow Briton Dan Evans have been given wildcards for the Nottingham Open, which gets under way next Monday.
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“I’m excited to return to Nottingham and it will be a great opportunity to play in front of British crowds for the first time this year," said the US Open champion. “This event will always be special to me as I played my first tournament on the WTA Tour here last June and I can’t wait to go back.”
British No.2 Evans will join the likes of former top-10 players Jack Sock and Fernando Verdasco, as well British duo Liam Broady and Jay Clarke, in the ATP event.
“The grass court season is always a special time for British players and I can’t wait to get back to Nottingham and play on courts that are always in such good condition,” said Evans. “The home fans are always vocal in their backing and hopefully I can give them something to cheer.”
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