WTA Stuttgart 2024: Clay Shows No Mercy on Emma Raducanu as Iga Swiatek and Angelique Kerber Await Her in Brutal Draw

After all these years, Emma Raducanu finally seems to have regained her long-lost form. Once regarded as the upcoming sensation in tennis, the young British star made her way to the top by winning the US Open back in 2021. However, since then, she has not been able to step up to the expectations that were once associated with her.

With injuries and multiple changes in the coaching staff, her form saw a slight dip. But, as it seems, Raducanu is back to her winning ways and has her sight set on the title. Having played recently in the Billie Jean King Cup, she also helped her squad clinch a crucial spot in the finals as she defeated favorite Caroline Garcia. That being said, Raducanu has now set her sights on the upcoming Stuttgart Open. But what will her journey to the finals be like?

Emma Raducanu’s journey to the finals of the Stuttgart Open won’t be an easy task

Coming into the Stuttgart Open, Emma Raducanu will be hoping to turn things around and make the most of her time in German clay courts. But, as it stands, her road to the top won’t be an easy task at all. Recently, the draws of the events were released and as things stand, she will be playing Angelique Kerber in the first round.

Should she manage to come out on top in the first round, another difficult task of Jelena Ostapenko will wait for her in the second round. This is when things will start to get a little bit difficult. Raducanu will have to give her everything to make sure that she bags a win in her favor.

If everything goes well and she ends up winning that match as well, the Briton will be facing the top-seeded Iga Swiatek. A win that would mean everything to her given her recent struggles with form and would guarantee a spot in the final 4 of the event. So, here’s what a detailed breakdown of her journey looks like.

• 1st round: Angelique Kerber
• 2nd round: Jelena Ostapenko
• Quarterfinals: Iga Swiatek

Thus, the journey won’t be easy at all for Emma Raducanu at the WTA Stuttgart Open. However, if she manages to pull out her US Open heroics, who knows she can announce her arrival to form in style!

Jelena Ostapenko was the only one who defeated Raducanu in the first round last year

Emma Raducanu will be facing Jelena Ostapenko in the second round of the Stuttgart Open. What would set the bar of the match so high would be the fact that Raducanu would be looking to take her revenge on the Latvian star. Interestingly, both the stars last year met each other in a first-round showdown.

But, the British star failed to capitalize on the moment, and in less than one hour, she suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of Ostapenko. The final score of the match was 6-2, 6-1 in favor of Ostapenko. So, with her sights set high and glory on her mind, will she be able to take her revenge on Jelena Ostapenko? How far do you think can Emma Raducanu progress in the event? Do let us know in the comments below!