Emma Raduncanu has secured a spot in the main draw of August’s Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic.
The 18-year-old first made waves with her unlikely fourth-round Wimbledon run. Raduncanu was forced to retire from the Grand Slam after experiencing breathing troubles during her round of 16 match against Ajla Tomljanovic.
A slot in the Silicon Valley Classic is crucial, as it provides athletes vital playing time on hard courts ahead of the U.S Open, the season’s final Grand Slam.