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Emma Raducanu is expected to return to action at the US Open in 2024, her first Grand Slam appearance since the Wimbledon. The British tennis player took the world by storm with her stunning victory at Flushing Meadows in 2021. After a string of injuries, Raducanu is eager to compete at the highest stage after carefully considering her team.
Emma Raducanu skipped the Paris Olympics, raising multiple questions about her fitness and participation at the 2024 US Open. However, the 21-year-old confirmed her place in the main draw. After becoming the first player to win the tournament as a qualifier, Raducanu set high standards for herself.
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Despite only playing three matches at her fourth-round run in Wimbledon, Raducanu's preparation for the US Open has been deliberate. As said by former British No.1 Laura Robson (via PA):
"Emma is not a player who needs a huge amount of matches going into a big event. But she really enjoys the training block and plays her best tennis when she’s coming off a really strong couple of weeks of practice. So, it’s a really good sign that she’s had a few matches and has some confidence and some wins under her belt."
"But she also has the chance to get to New York feeling as fresh as possible, whereas everyone else is probably feeling a bit shattered already."
Emma Raducanu's recent quarter-final exit at the Washington Open was her last competitive appearance since Wimbledon. She also did not participate at the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open, opting instead for intensive training. As expressed by Robson, Raducanu is prepared to enter the US Open refreshed and confident.
The toughest tests facing Emma Raducanu at the US Open 2024
Emma Raducanu will be stepping into the US Open 2024 after a quarter-final loss at the Citi Open in three sets to Paula Badosa. After opting out of recent competitions, this will be her first significant tournament after training and rehabilitation from injuries.
The biggest challengers to the 2021 US Open champion will be Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka. The two players are highest seeded at the Flushing Meadows, and Raducanu may face them if she reaches the latter rounds.
Other big names at the tournament are Coco Gauff, Olympic Gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova, and World No.4 Elena Rybakina. Raducanu's aggressive base-line playing style will be tested to its limits as the young Brit looks to shine at the venue where she rose to fame. After a year filled with struggles and inconsistent performances, Raducanu's attempt at redemption will be one to keep an eye on as the US Open nears the horizon.
