Emma Raducanu to Compete in Eastbourne Open
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, is set to participate in the Eastbourne Open this June. The UK’s Raducanu faced off against Daria Kasatkina, the eventual champion, in last year’s quarter-finals at the same event. This year, she will be competing alongside prominent players such as Barbora Krejcikova, the reigning Wimbledon titleholder from the Czech Republic, and Ons Jabeur, a Tunisian three-time Grand Slam finalist. British talent Sonay Kartal will also be in the mix for the women’s competition.
Men’s Competition Highlights
In the men’s segment, Taylor Fritz, the American who currently holds the world number four ranking, will return to defend his title. He will be joined by fellow American Tommy Paul, ranked 12th globally, and Jacob Fearnley, who is positioned as the British number two.
Wheelchair Events
In addition, UK wheelchair players Gordon Reid and Lucy Shuker will participate in the wheelchair events, while Andy Lapthorne and Greg Slade are set to compete in the quad division.
Upcoming Challenges for Raducanu
As Raducanu gears up for the Eastbourne event, she is also preparing for her next challenge: a matchup against Iga Swiatek, the defending French Open champion, as they face each other in the second round at Roland-Garros on Wednesday. Following that, Raducanu will be quite active on grass courts, having already secured a wildcard entry into the Berlin Open, scheduled to start on June 16, just a week after the inaugural WTA 500 tournament at Queen’s. Last year, she managed to progress to the semi-finals at the Nottingham Open, reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne, and advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon.
Event Details
The Eastbourne Open is set to take place from June 23 to 28, marking the first time it will be held as a WTA 250 event, following its downgrade from a WTA 500 tournament. Wimbledon will commence shortly after, running from June 30 until July 13.
