Emma Raducanu is ready to leave behind her injury troubles as she gears up for the 2025 Australian Open. The 22-year-old British tennis star, who stunned the world by winning the US Open in 2021, is aiming for a new beginning. Despite doubts about her participation, Raducanu has returned to training and is set to compete in Melbourne.
This Grand Slam marks an important milestone for Raducanu as she seeks to overcome years of setbacks and rebuild her career.
Raducanu’s Current Ranking and Tough First Match
Raducanu is currently ranked 60th in the world. She has dropped four places in the latest rankings and is no longer the British number one. Katie Boulter now holds that title, sitting at 28th in the rankings.
Raducanu’s journey at the Australian Open will not be easy. She is unseeded this year and faces a challenging opening match against 26th-seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. The Russian, a 30-year-old player with four career titles, struggled in Melbourne last year but has previously reached the fourth round at Wimbledon.
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If Raducanu wins, she could face Maria Lourdes Carle or Amanda Anisimova in the second round. A potential third-round clash with world number one Iga Swiatek looms on the horizon. Raducanu has yet to progress beyond the second round in Melbourne and will aim to break that pattern this year.
How to Follow the 2025 Australian Open
The 2025 Australian Open kicks off at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 12, and concludes on Sunday, January 26. The schedule for Raducanu’s match against Alexandrova will be announced soon.
Day sessions begin at midnight UK time, while night sessions start at 7:30 a.m. UK time. Fans can catch all the action live on Eurosport. Matches can also be streamed on-demand through discovery+ with an Entertainment & Sport pass, priced at £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
Raducanu hopes to start the year strong and deliver a memorable performance in Melbourne. Fans will be watching closely to see if she can overcome her injuries and recapture the form that made her a Grand Slam champion.
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