Emma Raducanu handed powerful draw at Eastbourne on return from again damage

British primary Emma Raducanu has been handed a testing draw at subsequent week’s Lexus Eastbourne Open, the place she is predicted to make a return after managing a again downside.

The 22-year-old has been troubled by the difficulty since competing at Strasbourg in Could forward of the French Open.

Former US Open champion Raducanu took an off-court medical timeout throughout her quarter-final loss to Zheng Qinwen at Queen’s Membership final week, after which it was confirmed she would miss the Berlin Open, having been supplied a wild card into the WTA 500 occasion.

Raducanu had as a substitute regarded to prioritise relaxation and restoration to make sure she is absolutely match for Wimbledon, which begins on June 30.

Eventually yr’s LTA occasion on the south coast, Raducanu claimed a primary victory over a top-10 participant by defeating Jessica Pegula earlier than occurring to make the fourth spherical at Wimbledon.

Seeded seventh within the draw for Eastbourne, Raducanu has been handed a first-round match in opposition to American Ann Li.

Ought to Raducanu progress via the highest half of the draw, she may then come up in opposition to two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur within the second spherical.

Defending Eastbourne champion Daria Kasatkina, the Australian world quantity 16, can also be a possible opponent within the quarter-finals.

Talking about her health points after taking part in at Queen’s, Raducanu stated: “It’s been lingering for the previous few weeks and I’ve had again points earlier than.

“I feel it’s only a vulnerability of mine. I do know I have to take excellent care of it.

“I’m not overly involved that it’s one thing critical, however I do know it’s one thing that’s very annoying and desires correct and cautious administration.”

Raducanu spent the afternoon at Queen’s, watching US Open doubles companion Carlos Alcaraz as he regarded to safe a spot within the closing.