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WTA Stars Emma Raducanu and Amanda Anisimova Set to End Their Hiatus as They Announce Return Ahead of Australian Open

Published 12/07/2023, 4:35 AM EST

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The upcoming Australian Open is going to be truly epic since both Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu are returning to the court after a break. Now fans know that Anisimova had a tough year battling with mental health issues. She also retired suddenly from the second round of her match against Leylah Fernandez in March. Raducanu was also on a break due to her injury. Now both these tennis beauties gracing their presence at the upcoming Australian Open has thrilled the fans.

Raducanu and Anisimova previously presented a great friendship they enjoyed together time at Miami in 2022. Following these two coming back to tennis together, fans have already lost their sleep over the 2024 Australian Open.

Anisimova and Raducanu are returning to tennis with the upcoming Australian Open tournament

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The whole tennis fraternity is looking forward to the first half of January following the Australian Open. Now the wait has been a little too crazy because of Emma Raducanu and Amanda Anisimova’s attendance at the tournament. Recently a trusted tennis leak tweeted offering these two big news to the fans. Following Raducanu’s return, they wrote- “We can’t wait to see this Grand Slam champion make her 2024 return to the court in Auckland! Get ready for some summer heat on Centre Court.” 

Now this 2021 US Open winner suffered a loss against Jelena Ostapenko in April, which resulted in both Emma’s wrist and ankle surgery. Her fans were quite anxious about when they again could see this tennis star hitting the ball on the court.

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For Anisimova, the struggle is the same but wrapped in a different context. Her battle with mental health issues didn’t remain unknown to fans after 2022. However, confirming her presence at the Australian Open 2024, this source tweeted- “We weren’t lying when we said TWO big announcements today! Crowd fave @AnisimovaAmanda is starting her new year comeback on Centre Court! This young gun is ready to return stronger than ever – we can’t wait to cheer her on.” 

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Now with these two tennis beauties returning to the same tournament, the coming Australian Open is a matter of great excitement to people.

Some exclusive information about the upcoming Australian Open tournament

Right after the Davis Cup tournament, fans couldn’t get enough time to release their breaths as the Australian Open 2024 is already knocking at the door. This prestigious tournament and the first Grand Slam event of the year will take place in Auckland from the 14th to the 28th of January 2024. From Naomi Osaka to Angelique Kerber, many renowned players are there in the tournament’s entry list. Not to forget, Rafael Nadal might play this tournament as his last after a break of one year.

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Following the presence of Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu, the tournament has already become a much-talked subject in the town. So, if you are excited, don’t forget to grab your tickets and wait for an unbelievable tennis experience in the coming year.

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