Emma Raducanu had a resurgent 2024 season, steadily climbing the WTA rankings to finish the year at No. 58, her best position since her meteoric rise following the 2021 US Open victory. With a 23–13 win-loss record across 13 tournaments, Raducanu showcased glimpses of her immense potential. The 22-year-old British star is now eyeing further progress in 2025, eager to solidify her place among the world’s elite players.
As she prepares for the upcoming season, Raducanu has her sights set on key tournaments that could define her year. From hard courts to clay and grass, her schedule is designed to maximize opportunities for ranking points and fine-tune her game across different surfaces.
### **A Promising Start: ASB Classic in Auckland**
Raducanu will kick off her 2025 campaign at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. This WTA 250 event has become a staple in her calendar, and for the third consecutive year, she’ll begin her season here. In her two previous appearances, Raducanu reached the last 16, showing her comfort with the conditions.
“I’m excited and just itchy to get on the practice court,” Raducanu said after helping Great Britain to a strong showing in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals. “I can already pick out areas I want to improve and look forward to a strong pre-season.”
### **Grand Slam Ambitions: Australian Open**
Following Auckland, Raducanu will turn her attention to the Australian Open. She has chosen to skip warm-up events before the season’s first Grand Slam, opting for extra preparation time. In 2024, she reached the second round in Melbourne, defeating Shelby Rogers before falling to Wang Yafan. With her current ranking guaranteeing direct entry, Raducanu will aim for a deeper run at the tournament where fitness and consistency will be key.
### **Middle East Swing: Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Dubai**
In February, Raducanu’s attention shifts to the Middle East. She is expected to feature at the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open, where she made the second round in 2024 before losing to Ons Jabeur. The following week, she may enter the Qatar Open, a WTA 1000 event, provided she secures a wildcard. Dubai, another high-profile stop, could also feature in her plans if she opts to play the second WTA 1000 event of the season.
### **The Sunshine Double: Indian Wells and Miami**
March brings the popular “Sunshine Double” with the Indian Wells Open and Miami Open. Indian Wells has been a successful hunting ground for Raducanu, with a fourth-round appearance in 2023 and a third-round showing in 2024. Miami, however, has been less fruitful; she missed the 2024 event due to a back injury but hopes to return stronger in 2025.
### **Billie Jean King Cup and the Clay Season**
In April, Raducanu is expected to represent Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, aiming to replicate the success that took her team to the semi-finals in 2024. Following this, her clay-court season kicks off with the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, where she’ll compete as a Porsche ambassador.
Raducanu will also likely play the Madrid Open and Italian Open, looking to improve her clay-court game. Having skipped the latter stages of the clay season in 2024 to focus on grass, she’ll aim for a full schedule this time around.
The French Open at Roland Garros will be a significant milestone. Raducanu has played only once at the tournament, losing in the second round in 2022. With no points to defend, a strong showing could boost her ranking.
### **Grass-Court Focus: Nottingham, Eastbourne, and Wimbledon**
Raducanu’s grass-court campaign in 2024 was a success, highlighted by a semi-final appearance at the Nottingham Open and a fourth-round run at Wimbledon. The 2025 grass season begins with the return of the Queen’s Club Championships to the WTA calendar, marking a historic moment after a 50-year absence.
At Wimbledon, Raducanu will aim to build on her 2024 performance, where she defeated Maria Sakkari before falling to Lulu Sun. Returning to SW19 as a stronger and more experienced player, she’ll look to make an even deeper run at her home Slam.
### **North American Hard Courts and the US Open**
Post-Wimbledon, Raducanu will embark on the North American hard-court swing, starting with the Citi DC Open in Washington. In 2024, she skipped the Paris Olympics to compete in the U.S. and reached the quarter-finals.
She’ll then head to the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open, two WTA 1000 events. Having missed both in 2024, her inclusion in 2025 will depend on her ranking. The North American swing culminates at the US Open, where Raducanu famously won her maiden Grand Slam title in 2021. Since then, however, she’s yet to win another match at Flushing Meadows. A strong showing could reignite her hard-court dominance.
### **Asia Swing and Season Finale**
Raducanu plans to fully embrace the Asia swing in 2025 after an injury-ridden campaign in 2024. She is expected to feature in the China Open, Wuhan Open, and other key events in the region.
If Great Britain qualifies, the Billie Jean King Cup Finals will be a fitting conclusion to her season. Raducanu’s pivotal role in the team’s success underscores her growing maturity as a player and leader.
### **Looking Ahead to 2025**
Raducanu’s 2025 calendar reflects her determination to build on the progress she made in 2024. With a focus on consistency, strategic tournament selection, and staying injury-free, she has the tools to climb back into the WTA’s top echelons.
“I’m looking forward to 2025 and to building on what I achieved this year,” Raducanu said. “There’s a lot of work to do, but I’m excited for the challenges ahead.”
Her journey continues to inspire fans worldwide, and as the 2025 season unfolds, all eyes will be on Emma Raducanu to see how far she can go.