Raducanu to make up for wasted time with busy schedule

Emma Raducanu has taken a late decision to make up for lost time by adding a mini Asian swing to her autumn WTA schedule.

The one-time US Open champion whose fortunes have deteriorated over the last three seasons through injury, lack of play and indecision may be trying to make amends with her scheduling decision.

The No. 72 who exited in the Open first round after a month of hardcourt inactivity will now cram her calendar with entries at Tour events in Seoul, Hong Kong and the 1000 tournament in Beijing.

The former No. 10 admitted she might not have prepared well at all for the New York Grand Slam date against fellow former major winner Sofia Kenin.

“I would have preferred to probably play a little bit more before coming into the US Open,” she said in New York. 

“I think I can learn from it.. and . manage my schedule slightly differently.”

Korea was the venue for a semi-final finish for the Brit in 2022; she will be making debuts in Hong Kong and Beijing.

Main photo:- Emma Raducanu losing first round match in the 2024 US Open against Sofia Kenin – by Mark Greenwood International Sports Fotos Ltd