Emma Raducanu hopes for improved performances on clay ahead of French Open - 'Suits my game'

Emma Raducanu says that playing on the clay surface in Stuttgart suits her playing style as she prepares for her first clay-court tournament of the season this weekend. Raducanu has won six of the 11 matches she has played in her career on the red dirt and reached the third round in Stuttgart and Madrid last year. Ad The British No.

1 lost to Bianca Andreescu in the first round in Rome before going out in the second round of the French Open to Aliaksandra Sasnovich in three sets. Tennis‘Raducanu looks really good’ – Robson on British No. 1’s chances ahead of clay season06/04/2023 AT 10:13 Raducanu hopes she can produce an improved display in Germany now that she has had more experience competing on clay.

«I haven’t played on clay since the last clay-court season, but I’m looking forward to it again,» she said in an interview with Porsche. «I’ve already had my first practice sessions, last year was my first real experience on clay and I was pleased with my progress so it will be fun getting back playing on clay. »It plays a bit faster than an outdoor clay court, such as Rome, and I think it suits my game.

«The tournament is a super way to begin the clay season. So hopefully, it sets me up well and helps the transition to clay.» WTA clay power rankings: Swiatek, Sabalenka to dominate? Jabeur beats Bencic in Charleston Open final to start clay season in style Raducanu, who is seeking her first career title since winning the US Open in 2021, has received a wild card entry into the WTA 500 event in Stuttgart with nine of the world's top 10 players set to compete at this year's tournament, which gets underway on April 15. «I had a great experience last year and played well,» the 20-year-old added.