The fans faced a huge shock as they heard about Rafael Nadal‘s withdrawal from the Australian Open 2024. While many other players on the line are stepping back to the courts on a similar note as Rafa, rumors surrounded Emma Raducanu‘s participation as well.

The current scenario of players coming back to the courts after a recovery is not as confident as it used to be. While fans didn’t completely believe in Emma Raducanu’s healthy comeback, a recent update on her form busted out all the doubts.

Emma Raducanu makes a confident move on her comeback

Fans were excited to hear about Emma Raducanu’s comeback at the Australian Open. However, along with the comeback update, doubts about her complete recovery also captured a space in their minds. Recently, tennis sensation Emma Raducanu put an end to all speculation surrounding her participation in the upcoming Australian Open.

The young British player, who made her name known to the world with a historic US Open win, showcased her dominant form during a two-hour practice session at Melbourne Park on Thursday. As the tennis star appeared relaxed and recovered while sharing the court with Brit Yuriko Miyazaki, it surely turned out to be a moment where fans could breathe a sigh of relief.

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The young tennis star regained the faith of her coach as well as of her fans as she showed no signs of strapping or discomfort during the practice session. While the update came on the same day as the Australian Open’s draw release, it is now time to look forward to the star’s amazing return.

Raducanu’s opening match competitor revealed

Besides the update of her recovery, Raducanu’s comeback match is also determined as the Australian Open draws unfolded today. The tennis star, as she returned after a long break due to multiple injuries, will face the American WTA star Shelby Rogers in the first round.

The schedule reminded fans of a face-off that took place during the 2021 US Open, in which Raducanu swept off Rogers with a dominant victory. As the fans eagerly waited for this moment, the 21-year-old will step back on the court this Sunday (14th January), in a rematch against the American after a very long time.

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