Previous to final month she was off the WTA Tour for almost 15 months. She delivery to her child Shai, in early July of final 12 months.
Raducanu is within the decrease half of the draw and can face Maria Bouzkova of the Czech Republic within the opening spherical. If she will come by means of she’ll have a showdown with No.2-seeded Ons Jabeur in spherical two.
Raducanu missed the final eight months of the 2023 season attributable to surgical procedures on each wrists and one among her ankles in Could.
The British star fell to Wang Yafan in three units within the second spherical of the Australian Open however afterwards informed reporters that she is feeling extra assured than ever after getting into the season with a clear invoice of well being.
21-year-old Raducanu enters the week ranked 295; 26-year-old Osaka carries a present rating of 759.
Paula Badosa, on the mend after coping with a again harm in 2024, can also be within the draw. The previous World No.2 will face Anhelina Kalinina within the opening spherical.
There are 9 High-20 gamers within the loaded 28-player draw at Abu Dhabi.
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