Emma Raducanu denied wildcard as Brit handed harsh US Open setback

Emma Raducanu’s preparation for the US Open has been dealt a frustrating blow.
Emma Raducanu has been denied a wildcard into the main draw of the Cincinnati Open (Image: Getty)

Emma Raducanu has not been given a wildcard for the upcoming Cincinnati Open in a major blow to her preparations for the US Open. Fellow Brits Katie Boulter and Jack Draper will play in the tournament this coming week but Cameron Norrie has withdrawn.

Raducanu has been on the comeback trail following an injury-hit 2023, making it to the fourth round at Wimbledon and climbing back to 69th in the WTA’s world rankings.

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Earlier this month, the Brit made it to the quarter-finals of the Citi Open, where she lost to eventual tournament winner Paula Badosa. But those promising signs were not enough to convince Cincinnati Open organisers to hand

Raducanu a wildcard entry into the main draw of a tournament which is seen as key in top players’ preparation for the US Open – the last major of the season.