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.