Emma Raducanu could face daunting draw as she returns to action

Emma Raducanu is set to make her return to the WTA Tour later this month after an injury-induced break, but she may face a challenging draw as she works to regain her form. Despite a season marred by injuries and a lack of match time, including opting out of qualifying rounds at major tournaments, Raducanu is determined to turn things around.

Her potential opponents in Hong Kong could include top-seeded Danielle Collins, her 2021 US Open final opponent Leylah Fernandez, and fellow Brit Katie Boulter. While the path ahead looks tough, Raducanu is eager to build momentum before representing Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. With no ranking points to defend, a strong performance could see her break into the WTA Top 50 by the end of the year.