- Emma Raducanu is scheduled to make her return to competitive tennis at the Internationaux de Strasbourg next week, marking her first tournament appearance since Indian Wells in March.
- The British No 1 has been recovering from a post-viral illness since February, which led to her withdrawal from four consecutive tournaments, including the Italian Open.
- By accepting a wild card entry into the Strasbourg event, the 23-year-old will gain valuable match practice on clay courts ahead of the French Open, which begins on 24 May.
- Raducanu, who also played in Strasbourg last year, stated she is not yet “100 per cent” recovered but feels she has “turned a corner” and is feeling much better on court.
- Her prolonged absence from the tour has caused a decline in her world ranking, meaning she will not be seeded for Roland Garros, and she is also currently without a coach.
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