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.