Emma Raducanu Poised for US Open Comeback: British No. 1 Rises in WTA Rankings
As Emma Raducanu prepares for her upcoming appearance at the US Open at the end of August, she’s received a significant boost in her professional journey. The talented British player made headlines last week by reaching the semi-finals in both singles and doubles at the Citi Open. Although she faced setbacks in both matches, her performance has positively impacted her WTA rankings.
After a commendable showing in the singles semi-final, Raducanu narrowly missed out on her first final since her triumphant US Open victory in 2021. Despite having to retire alongside her partner Elena Rybakina in the doubles semi-final, Raducanu’s overall performance propelled her ranking upward. She has now surpassed Katie Boulter and reclaimed her position as British No. 1.
With a remarkable 13-place jump, Raducanu is back in the top 35 for the first time since 2022. This ascent in rankings is crucial as the US Open approaches. Securing a spot in the top 32 would mean she earns a seed, significantly increasing her chances of a favorable draw, furthering her pursuit of replicating her 2021 championship run.
Looking ahead, Raducanu has the opportunity to enhance her ranking even more this week at the Montreal Open. She missed last year’s Canadian Open, making this an essential chance to accumulate valuable points needed to break into the top 32. In her opening match, she will face Elena-Gabriela Ruse, with a potential third-round clash against Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova looming.
While Raducanu’s recent performances have been impressive, she did express concerns regarding her well-being after a challenging match against Maria Sakkari. “I’m not feeling the best right now, so I just need to go and speak to the doctors,” she stated. Reflecting on the match, she added, “It was one of the toughest matches, condition-wise, I have ever played in. Those points in the second set had me feeling a bit wobbly, but I’m just glad I could close it out in two sets.”
Despite these challenges, fans are eagerly anticipating Raducanu’s participation in the US Open, particularly due to her exciting partnership with Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz, currently seeking redemption from his recent loss to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, will team up with Raducanu in a revamped doubles event featuring high-profile players. However, the event’s integrity has been called into question as several participants, including Jack Draper, have withdrawn.
Stay tuned as Emma Raducanu aims to reclaim her former glory on the court, with the US Open just around the corner!
