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Emma Raducanu set for first tournament since March absence
TL;DR
Emma Raducanu is set to return to tennis after over two months away due to a post-viral infection. She previously withdrew from the Italian Open and missed the Miami Open earlier this season.
Key points
- Emma Raducanu is returning to tennis after over two months.
- She dealt with a post-viral infection.
- Raducanu missed the Miami Open and Italian Open.
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Emma Raducanu is getting closer to making her return to tennis after more than two months out of action.
Raducanu had been dealing with the effects of a post-viral infection when she pulled out of the Italian Open. Earlier in the season, she also missed the Miami Open due to illness.
The Linz Open was another tournament that Raducanu was unable to play in, adding to her extended break from the WTA Tour.
But signs are positive that Raducanu will be back on court soon. She hasnât played since Indian Wells back in March, but a return later this month looks increasingly likely.
Emma Raducanu receives wildcard for Strasbourg WTA 500
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Emma Raducanu has been handed a wildcard entry into the Strasbourg Open, set to take place from 17â23 May on clay.
The 21-year-old has dropped to No. 297 in the rankings during her time away and will be making her first appearance since March.
Raducanu has split her season evenly so far, holding a record of seven wins and seven losses from 14 matches played.
The event sits between the Italian Open and Roland Garros on the calendar, giving players a final chance to tune up ahead of the French Open.
The field includes Madison Keys, Hailey Baptiste, Emma Navarro and Iva Jovic from the United States. Also confirmed are Ekaterina Alexandrova, Leylah Fernandez and Maya Joint among others.
Raducanu looks to restart season after injury layoff
This season has been another difficult stretch for Raducanu, with ongoing fitness concerns making it hard for her to build any consistency.
Q&A
Why has Emma Raducanu been absent from tournaments since March?
Emma Raducanu has been absent due to a post-viral infection that caused her to withdraw from several tournaments.
What tournaments did Emma Raducanu miss this season?
Emma Raducanu missed the Miami Open, the Italian Open, and the Linz Open earlier this season.
When is Emma Raducanu's first tournament after her absence?
Emma Raducanu's first tournament since her absence has not been specified in the provided information.