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Emma Raducanu, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek will see action after the Australian Open over the next few weeks.
After the
first Grand Slam of the year, many of the tennis players decided to rest and
prepare for the challenges that February brings, with a WTA 1000 and two WTA
500 titles. Iga Swiatek (world No. 1) and Coco Gauff (world No. 6) will return
to the WTA courts Doha 500, which will be held from February 13 to 18 and will
feature 9 of the top-10. The Pole was the champion last year, while Gauff won
the doubles title with her partner Jessica Pegula.
After that,
they’ll travel to the United Arab Emirates to play the first WTA 1000 of the
season in Dubai. The world No. 1 has only participated this season at the
Aussie Open, where she was knocked out by next finalist Elena Rybakina in the
fourth round. About the 18-year-old American, she began the season as the
champion at the ASB Classic, where she was the top seed, then she was
eliminated in the round of 16 against former Roland Garros champion, Jelena
Ostapenko.
In the case
of the former US Open 2021 champion Emma Raducanu, she is booked for the ATX
Open, WTA 250 that will be played from February 27, and in which the locals
Danielle Collins and Sloane Stephens have already secured their participation.
The Brit
began the season in Auckland, where she scored a win over 17-year-old Linda
Fruhvirtova but was forced to retire in her next match against Viktoria
Kuzmova. She then she at the Australian Open she comfortably defeated the
German Tamara Korpatsch and was defeated by Gauff in the second round.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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