Emma Raducanu’s next WTA event confirmed and her long-term mentor will be by her side

Emma Raducanu has accepted another wildcard as she looks to regain form at the Dubai Tennis Championships next week.

Currently ranked world No. 60, Raducanu has struggled in recent weeks, suffering four consecutive defeats. She exited in the first round of the Singapore Tennis Open, followed by early losses at the Abu Dhabi Open and Qatar Open, as well as a third-round exit at the Australian Open.

Her last victory came on January 16, when she defeated Amanda Anisimova in straight sets at the season-opening Grand Slam in Melbourne. So far in 2025, Raducanu holds a 2-4 record, with her only other win coming against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the hard-court major.

Unlike previous years, when she opted to focus on practice after a rough patch, Raducanu has chosen to remain in the Middle East and compete in the WTA 1000 event in the United Arab Emirates.

This marks the third consecutive tournament where she enters the main draw via a wildcard, bringing her total to 13 wildcards in her last 18 events.

Raducanu will be hoping for a more favorable draw in Dubai, having faced tough competition in her recent tournaments. In Abu Dhabi, she lost in straight sets to 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, while in Doha, world No. 26 Alexandrova secured a two-set victory over her.

However, the Dubai field remains highly competitive, with top WTA players such as Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula, and Elena Rybakina all set to compete.

On a positive note, Raducanu will have the support of her long-time mentor Jane O’Donoghue, who will accompany her at the WTA 1000 tournament, potentially providing a boost to her campaign.

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