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Raducanu into Australian Open main draw after Davis withdrawal

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Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu in action during the round of 32 match against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA 500 Stuttgart Open in Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany, on April 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Emma Raducanu receives direct entry into the Australian Open main draw following Lauren Davis’ withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.

Despite being ranked 301st globally, Raducanu secures a spot with a special ranking of 103, her position before a six-month injury hiatus. The Australian Open, commencing on January 14 in Melbourne, will witness Raducanu’s participation as the draw unfolds on January 11.

Other withdrawals include Karolina Muchova, Irina-Camelia Begu, Caty McNally, and Petra Kvitova, who withdrew after announcing her pregnancy.

Raducanu, the former US Open champion, recently returned to the tour in Auckland with a win over Elena Gabriela Ruse. Scheduled for a second-round match against Elina Svitolina, Raducanu continues her comeback journey.

Source: BBC Sports

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