Raducanu Opens Washington Campaign Against Kostyuk With Rybakina Doubles Partnership
Her opening match against Marta Kostyuk sets the tone for a comeback powered by a surprise doubles alliance with Elena Rybakina.
Overview
- Emma Raducanu will make her first match since Wimbledon against Marta Kostyuk in the opening round of the Washington Open.
- She has formed a surprise women’s doubles partnership with Elena Rybakina and will play No. 4 seeds Tereza Mihalikova and Olivia Nicholls on July 22.
- The singles draw could pit Raducanu against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in round two if both players advance.
- Reports indicate that Raducanu intends to compete in mixed doubles at the US Open, partnering with Carlos Alcaraz.
- Venus Williams has accepted a main-draw wildcard for the Washington Open, marking her return to competitive tour play after 16 months away.