Emma Raducanu faces potential double match day at Queen’s Club
Emma Raducanu faces the possibility of playing two games in one day after rain disrupted the order of play at Queen’s Club, reports BritPanorama.
The British No 1 was slated to face Sorana Cristea before inclement weather in west London forced delays, with matches eventually cancelled about an hour and a half later.
Raducanu’s match is now positioned second in Friday’s schedule. If she prevails, the 23-year-old will compete against either Harriet Dart or Kamilla Rakhimova.
The weather forecast for the day appears more favorable, with three Britons expected to take the court. Raducanu displayed a commanding performance in her last match, overcoming Anna Blinkova with a decisive score of 6-0, 6-3 for her first victory since March. This latest triumph marked just her eighth WTA Tour win of the season, following a period of recovery from a post-viral illness that sidelined her for over two months.
Remarkably, this victory against Blinkova was Raducanu’s first competitive success since defeating Anastasia Zakharova at Indian Wells on March 6. “I think it was a really good stepping stone,” said Raducanu, reflecting on her performance. “I really enjoyed how I was moving, the way I was expressing myself, just the whole package.”
Last year, Raducanu made it to the quarter-finals at Queen’s, the first women’s tennis event at the venue since 1973. She emphasized the positive atmosphere and her desire to maintain momentum in this grass court season.
Raducanu’s journey back follows a challenging period of two and a half months away from the competitive scene due to lingering health issues. She returned in Paris but met a disappointing first-round exit at the French Open against Solana Sierra. Additionally, her road has been complicated by coaching challenges, having cycled through multiple coaches since her stunning Grand Slam success in 2021 before reconnecting with Andrew Richardson last month.
As the competition unfolds, Raducanu remains focused on her performance, demonstrating resilience and determination in her approach, a reminder of how unpredictability is part of both sport and life.
