Emma Raducanu Adds Hobart to Australian Swing, Setting Up Two-Event Tune-Up Before Melbourne
She enters 2026 at No. 29 with no points to defend before the Australian Open, creating a prime chance to climb the rankings.
Overview
- Raducanu will begin at the United Cup from January 2–11 for Great Britain in Perth, partnering with Jack Draper in Group E alongside Greece and Japan.
- Great Britain is slated to open on January 4 against Japan, with Raducanu scheduled to face Naomi Osaka that day.
- She has confirmed entry to the Hobart International from January 12–17 and is set to be the No. 2 seed behind Elise Mertens on the current entry list.
- The United Cup offers players up to 500 ranking points, while Hobart awards 250 points to the champion.
- Barring injury, this marks her first attempt to contest two lead-up events ahead of the Australian Open.