Emma Raducanu anticipates the 2025 tennis season with bated breath – Will she kick off the year at the Australian Open?

Emma Raducanu had a stellar end to the 2024 tennis season, winning three consecutive matches in straight sets at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Despite Great Britain’s loss in the semifinals, Raducanu put on an impressive display after being sidelined for two months with an injury.

After her successful run, Raducanu expressed her satisfaction with her form, stating that she feels in a “good spot” and is “excited” for what lies ahead in 2025. The former US Open champion’s positive attitude towards the upcoming season has fans eagerly awaiting her next moves.

As Raducanu looks towards the new year, the first tournament on her schedule is in Auckland, New Zealand. She has previously reached the last 16 in her two appearances at this event, setting the stage for her return in 2025.

Following Auckland, Raducanu will set her sights on the 2025 Australian Open, which kicks off on Sunday, January 12. Despite her previous three appearances at the Grand Slam event, she has yet to progress past the second round. Will this be the year that she breaks through and makes a deeper run in Melbourne?

Addressing Raducanu’s return to Auckland, tournament director Nicolas Lamperin praised the young star, emphasizing her status as a marquee player. He stated, “Someone like Emma will always be on top of our list, she’s a marquee player, her ranking doesn’t really matter in terms of the star power that she brings to the tournament.”

With Raducanu’s sights set on a successful start to 2025, fans and pundits alike will be eagerly watching to see if the rising British star can continue her upward trajectory in the new season.