Emma Raducanu expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to make a comeback at the 2024 Australian Open, despite her exit from the tournament in the second round.
Raducanu’s 2023 season was marred by a series of injuries that forced her to withdraw from most of the tournaments and undergo three surgeries — on her right ankle and both wrists.
The former World No. 10 made a comeback this season after an eight-month hiatus and had a winning start at the 2024 ASB Classic. She secured a victory in her first match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
However, the Brit’s journey was cut short in the subsequent round when she faced a tough 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 6-1 defeat against eventual runner-up, Elina Svitolina. Making her first Grand Slam appearance in a year at the 2024 Australian Open, Raducanu dominated her first-round match, defeating Shelby Rogers with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-2.
The 21-year-old then faced World No. 94 Wang Yafan in the second round, who defeated her 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, bringing an end to her time in Melbourne. Despite her early exit from the Melbourne Slam, Raducanu expressed her gratitude for her time in Australia.
Taking to social media, the Brit acknowledged that it was disappointing that her campaign was cut short, but she is hopeful that will only be “going up” from now.
“aus off ct, 🙏 grateful for my first trip back. i loved seeing you all and the support, thank you ♥️ sad it wasn’t for longer but going up from here 🙌 ,” Raducanu captioned her Instagram post.
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