Emma Raducanu to play Birmingham WTA 250 event, the Rothesay Classic, ahead of Wimbledon in June

Emma Raducanu will play the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham this June as she gears up for her second appearance at Wimbledon. The British No. 1 will likely be the star attraction for the WTA 250 event, which is staged at the Edgbaston Priory Club and starts on June 11.

Ad/> The 19-year-old US Open champion reached the last 16 at Wimbledon last year, while she was also handed a wild card at the Nottingham Open in 2021, which marked her WTA debut. WTA Rome'I'm a loner' — Raducanu enjoying independence as she prepares for Italian Open7 HOURS AGO “I can’t wait to play in Britain again and I’m delighted to be competing at the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham in the 40th year of this terrific showcase for women’s tennis," said Raducanu. «It will be great to get back on to the grass at home, where the backing of the British fans was so fantastic.” Tournament director Patrick Hughesman added: “As the current US Open champion, world No.

12 and British No. 1, having Emma coming to the Rothesay Classic is fantastic news. 'I'm a loner' — Raducanu enjoying independence as she prepares for Italian Open Raducanu 'managing' back issue ahead of Andreescu clash in Rome Osaka withdraws from WTA Rome with ankle injury »She is one of the most exciting young players in the women’s game right now and she is obviously going to create quite a stir for the home crowd as she steps out onto the pristine grass of our Ann Jones Centre Court.