Emma Raducanu Makes Strong Return at Australian Open

After an eight-month layoff due to surgeries, Raducanu convincingly defeats Shelby Rogers in her grand slam comeback.

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, made a strong return to grand slam competition at the Australian Open after an eight-month layoff due to surgeries on both her hands and her ankle.
She convincingly defeated Shelby Rogers 6-3, 6-2, marking her first grand slam victory in 12 months.
Raducanu's performance was marked by control in exchanges, early ball-striking, and reliable serving.
This is Raducanu's second win of her comeback, having returned to competition in Auckland in the first week of January.
Raducanu will face Wang Yafan of China in the second round of the Australian Open.