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"Someone who's kind of taken me under her wing": Emma Raducanu lauds Ons Jabeur for helping her settle into tour life ahead of Abu Dhabi clash
WTATuesday, 06 February 2024 at 23:30
Emma Raducanu secured an intriguing showdown against the world No. 6 Ons Jabeur in the round of 16 at the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open. The 2021 US Open champion triumphed in the first round against Marie Bouzkova (No. 36) with a convincing 6-4, 6-1 victory, showcasing her strong form at the outset of the 2024 season after more than 8 months away from competition.
The former world No. 10 initially faced a challenging match against Bouzkova, falling behind, but she shifted gears with aggressive play, winning 10 of the last 11 games to seal the victory.
Raducanu sets up Jabeur contest
In this early part of the year, the British tennis sensation has notched 3 victories and two defeats, hinting at clear improvements in her game compared to the inconsistent performances in 2022 and 2023. This time, Raducanu will face her toughest challenge yet as she squares off against a top-10 opponent for the first time since the 2023 Indian Wells, where she faced the No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the round of 16.
Reflecting on her upcoming match against Jabeur, the 21-year-old Briton recalled a previous exhibition where they crossed paths: “We played here a year ago, just about, at the Mubadala Exhibition and it was a great match for the fans. She’s definitely the home favorite here and rightfully so.”
“I really like Ons. She’s someone who’s kind of taken me under her wing as I’ve been new to the tour. I’m really looking forward to it because a lot of people were saying to me, ‘Oh, Ons, Ons, Ons,’ and I was like, I’m playing Maria, who’s ranked like 30th in the world and that’s not an easy match,” Raducanu added.
“I’m really pleased to put myself in this situation and yeah, I’m going out with nothing to lose against her,” the Grand Slam champion concluded.
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