Raducanu to return at January's United Cup after injury absence
Summary
Emma Raducanu plans to return to competition for Britain at the United Cup in Australia from 1 to 10 January 2027. The British player has been out since June with a shin stress fracture and will use a special ranking of 38 to enter tournaments, including the Australian Open.Key Facts
- Raducanu last played on 14 June, when she lost the Queen’s Club final to Donna Vekic.
- She withdrew from Wimbledon shortly before her first-round match and missed the US Open.
- Her current world ranking is 107, while her approved special ranking is 38.
- A special ranking is available to players who have been sidelined by injury for at least six months.
- Raducanu can use her special ranking to enter eight events next year, including two Grand Slams and five WTA 1000 tournaments.
- Britain’s United Cup team also includes Arthur Fery, Francesca Jones, Jan Choinski, Neal Skupski and Olivia Nicholls.
- Britain will face Australia and France in its group matches in Sydney.
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