Emma Raducanu Receives Wildcard for Abu Dhabi Open

Britain’s Emma Raducanu has been granted a wildcard into the qualifying draw of the Abu Dhabi Open, marking her first appearance in qualifiers since her historic 2021 US Open title run.

The 22-year-old is currently without a coach following Nick Cavaday’s departure due to health reasons, though she continues to travel with her fitness trainer, Yutaka Nakamura.

Raducanu’s Recent Form & Perspective on Qualifiers

• World No. 56 reached the third round of the Australian Open
• Lost a three-hour battle to Cristina Bucsa in Singapore Open’s first round
•  In 2021 US Open, she won 10 consecutive matches (3 in qualifiers, 7 in main draw) without dropping a set

Despite receiving multiple wildcard entries in recent years, Raducanu has been open to competing in qualifiers.
"Playing qualies is not something I am against... It helps adjust to the court and get a better feel for the ball." – Raducanu told BBC Sport last August.

Main Draw Contenders in Abu Dhabi

• Elena Rybakina (World No. 5)
• Paula Badosa (Australian Open semi-finalist)
• Katie Boulter (British No. 1)

Raducanu begins her qualifying campaign on Saturday as she aims for a deep run in this WTA 500 event. Can she make another memorable charge?