Emma Raducanu lays out her path to US Open title defence
World No 10 Emma Raducanu has laid out her expected path to a US Open title defence.
Raducanu has revealed that she will enter the returning Citi Open, staged in Washington DC.
Her success at last year’s US Open has effectively ruled out any likelihood of the same preparation.
Raducanu begins her US Open swing in DC and has also laid her intention to enter the back-to-back WTA 1000 events, the National Bank Open in Toronto followed by the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, ahead of her return to Flushing Meadows.
The British No 1 is set to make her Toronto and Cincinnati debuts but has already banked experience on American hard court WTA 1000 events at Indians Wells and in Miami.
Raducanu has opted to sit out much of July, when the WTA’s schedule is dominated by minor European clay court tournaments.
She feels a return to court in August will give her a good chance of being at her best when she returns to New York.
“I’m thrilled that the Citi Open is bringing back its WTA tournament and I’m really excited to compete on the courts in DC for the first time,” said Raducanu.
“The past year has been an unforgettable time in my tennis career and I look forward to adding new memories in Washington this summer.”
Raducanu said that her preparation this season will be different given the amount of big match tennis she has now played.
“I want to start my preparations on the hard courts. I think that Washington would be a great place to do that.
“Last year I played a lot of matches leading up…I just wanted to give myself a chance really.
“Going back to New York, it’s going to be cool because I have got a lot of experiences playing on big courts, playing with people in the stadium, playing with the spotlight on you.
“I don’t mind that. I mean, for me, everything is learning. I’m embracing every single moment that is thrown at me.”
The big names are not expected to be in action in Granby and Cleveland the week before the final Major of the year.
Latest
-
NewsRonnie O’Sullivan compared to Roger Federer but snooker legend admires another tennis legend
O’Sullivan is a big tennis fan, but his favourite player is one of Roger Federer’s great rivals.
-
Tennis NewsMore big names confirmed for final big tennis event of the year as attendance boom continues
Keith Prowse are offering you a chance to play on court with the big name stars compete at the UTS Grand Final in London.
-
Tennis NewsFormer British No 1 predicts who could topple Novak Djokovic and highlights a rising British youngster
Djokovic remains the undisputed king of tennis, but a new rival could topple him.
-
NewsAndy Murray’s £21m business empire – five of his key successes as Scot adds to social media portfolio
Murray is already prominent on Instagram and Twitter and now the Scot has confirmed his arrival on the business network LinkedIn.
-
Tennis NewsJannik Sinner described as a ‘shark’ as key to his matchup with Novak Djokovic is revealed
Jannik Sinner has been labelled a “shark”, while the key to his matchup with Novak Djokovic has been explained.
-
Tennis NewsTaylor Fritz addresses ‘cocky’ allegations labelled against Holger Rune
“I like Holger,” says Taylor Fritz.
-
Tennis NewsCarlos Alcaraz sends message to Novak Djokovic as he addresses Golden Slam prospect
Carlos Alcaraz has sent a warning to Novak Djokovic as he addressed the ‘Golden Slam’ talk.
-
Tennis NewsCarlos Alcaraz reveals his biggest career goal and explains how he must improve in 2024
Carlos Alcaraz has divulged a goal that is “the biggest thing right now”
-
WTA TourJessica Pegula laments gender pay gap and highlights how women’s tennis can improve
“The pay gap is still very big,” says Jessica Pegula.
-
Tennis NewsNovak Djokovic hailed as the ‘most complete player’ who has ‘evolved at a level yet to be reached’
A former world No 5 has lauded Novak Djokovic’s completeness and the way he has evolved.