Emma Raducanu is back in the headlines thanks to her return from injury, with the British star slowly but surely finding her feet.
The ongoing Nottingham Open has provided the 21-year-old with the perfect opportunity to fine-tune her grass game, with Raducanu last taking to the court at the Madrid Open in April before the current tournament in England.
Ankle and wrist injuries have forced the former British number away from the game in recent times, but she has hopefully now put those issues behind her.
According to the player herself, a new page has been turned, with Raducanu feeling ‘really healthy and strong’ at this moment in time.
Fellow professional Ons Jabeur has backed up the positive situation, explaining that the youngster is ‘practising really well’ after the duo played a practice match together.
Olympics wildcard predicted for Emma Raducanu
The grass-court season is now here, with Wimbledon rapidly approaching, although there is a return to clay not long after.
Having just hosted the French Open, Roland Garros will welcome the stars of tennis for the Olympics later this summer.
And there could be a place for Raducanu at the tournament, with journalist Jose Morgado predicting a wildcard to go her way.
Writing on X, he noted that former world number one Caroline Wozniacki has received her wildcard spot for Paris, potentially followed by Raducanu.
Tennis season prepares for Wimbledon and the Olympics
Several grass season tournaments will take place in the build-up to Wimbledon, the third major of the year.
Many will see the game’s top stars get used to the surface once more, with the London-based major undoubtedly the competition to win.
But the Olympics is also an important tournament for many players, with Rafael Nadal prioritising the event over Wimbledon.
The Spaniard will not take part in the major in a bid to focus on Paris, where he will play doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz, a partnership that has really excited tennis fans.
Women’s star Naomi Osaka meanwhile blew fans away by recently winning her first match back on grass since 2019.
The 26-year-old will be a popular figure at Wimbledon, but she has also been confirmed as part of Team Japan for the Olympics.
Receive exclusive tennis news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
