Emma Raducanu Set to Make Dubai Tennis Championships Debut with Wildcard Entry

Dubai: Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to make her first appearance at the Dubai Tennis Championships after the Brtiton was awarded a wildcard for the WTA 1000 event, scheduled from February 16 to 23.

Raducanu, currently ranked No. 60 in the world, recently competed in both the Qatar Open and Abu Dhabi Open after accepting wildcard entries into the main draw but lost in the first round on both occasions. She reached the last 32 of the Australian Open in January, where she was beaten in straight sets by five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek.

“It’s fantastic to see Emma participating in the WTA Tour event in Dubai for the first time. It’s clear for all to see that Emma possesses an enormous amount of talent and we look forward to watching her on court at this year’s Championships,” said tournament director Salah Tahlak.

The world’s top 10 women’s players will take centre stage at the Championships this year as the WTA event celebrates its 25th anniversary. Headlining the field is World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, who returns to Dubai for the ninth time in her career. IANS

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