Raducanu Takes Dubai Wildcard Amid Career-Worst Losing Streak

British Star Aims to End Four-Match Skid at WTA 1000 Event

Emma Raducanu has accepted a wildcard entry into the Dubai Tennis Championships, looking to snap a four-match losing streak—the longest of her career.

The 22-year-old Brit suffered her fourth consecutive defeat last week at the Qatar Open, losing in straight sets to Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Struggles Continue for 2021 US Open Champion

Recent First-Round Exits:
Qatar Open – Lost to Ekaterina Alexandrova
Abu Dhabi Open – Lost to Marketa Vondrousova
Singapore Open – Lost to Cristina Bucsa
Australian Open – Won just one game vs. Iga Swiatek

Raducanu, currently ranked world No. 60, has accepted wildcards into multiple WTA 1000 events but has struggled to progress past the first round.

She will be accompanied in Dubai by mentor Jane O’Donoghue and fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura, as she was in Doha.

Tough Draw Awaits in Dubai

The Dubai Tennis Championships is a WTA 1000 event, meaning all top 10 players are scheduled to compete. The draw takes place on Saturday, ahead of the tournament’s Sunday start.

Can Raducanu rediscover her winning form against the world’s best?

What’s Next?

Dubai Tennis Championships Draw – Saturday
Main Event Begins – Sunday