Get ready to witness British star Emma Raducanu in action at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
The anticipation for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2024 is rising exponentially, and the line-up reveal certainly has tennis fans buzzing.
The latest reveal is British star and 2021 Grand Slam winner Emma Raducanu, all set to compete at the second edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month.
She’s the latest to be confirmed for the WTA 500 event, ahead of the main draw entry list to be announced on 9 January.
Hosted in partnership with Mubadala and presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the competition takes place at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, from 3-11 February, and is set to feature some of the world’s best female tennis players.
Raducanu, who enters as a wildcard is joining fan favourites Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur and World No. 11, Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia as confirmed participants.
Watch this space to check out the hotly anticipated player field, which is expected to include many of the WTA top 20-ranked players.
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Raducanu rose to prominence in 2021 when she defied the odds to win the US Open at the age of 18 having entered the main draw as a qualifier, eventually defeating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in the final.
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The victory ensured Raducanu became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era, while the fact she secured the title without dropping a single set throughout the competition made her achievement even more remarkable.
Raducanu will be part of a 28-player field competing at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, with 18 direct acceptances through the entry list and six places available through qualification. There are also four wildcard entrants, which include the Kent-born star.
On-court action aside, you can expect plenty of fun, entertainment, and food trucks for some off court fun as well! Don’t miss out.
For tickets, visit mubadalaabudhabiopen.com/tickets/
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