Emma Raducanu’s fans can rejoice as she will be back on the tennis court this season, with the organizers of the Hong Kong Tennis Open confirming her participation in the upcoming tournament. The 21-year-old British sensation started her Asian swing in Seoul just a month ago, but unfortunately had to retire from her quarterfinal match due to a foot ligament injury after winning her first two matches.
Following her injury in Seoul, Raducanu had to skip tournaments in Beijing, Wuhan, Ningbo, and will also be absent from Guangzhou next week. However, her fans can look forward to watching her play at the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong, which is set to begin on November 28th.
The tournament organizers expressed their excitement about Raducanu’s participation, highlighting her remarkable achievements in the past year. “At age 18, Emma @EmmaRaducanu became the first qualifier in the Open Era to capture a major when she beat Leylah Fernandez to win the 2021 US Open women’s singles title. She notched top 10 wins against world No. 5 Jessica Pegula and No. 9 Maria Sakkari this season and will be aiming for a strong finish here in Asia. She was voted the 2021 WTA Newcomer of the Year and appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours. This is Emma’s debut in Hong Kong,” the tournament’s post on X read.
Despite her recent injury setback, Raducanu made the most of her time off the court by embarking on trips to various Asian countries, including Hong Kong. Her love for exploring new destinations and experiencing different cultures led her to this part of the world, where she had the opportunity to immerse herself in the local sights and sounds.
With her eagerly anticipated return to competitive tennis on the horizon, fans and followers of Emma Raducanu are eagerly awaiting her comeback at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Her journey to the top of the tennis world has been nothing short of remarkable, and her presence at the upcoming tournament is sure to add an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for both fans and players alike.
