Emma Raducanu handed tricky Australian Open draw as tennis star guns for Grand Slam glory
Raducanu faces tough Australian Open draw, could meet world No.1 Sabalenka in third round.
Emma Raducanu, 23, is set for a difficult path at the 2026 Australian Open after the draw was released in Melbourne on 15 January 2026. The British star could meet world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round, making the matchup a potential blockbuster. Raducanu won the 2021 US Open in a stunning debut, and now aims for a second major. The Australian tournament, played on hard courts at Melbourne Park, draws top talent worldwide. Raducanu’s coach highlighted the need to prepare mentally for a high‑stakes encounter against a best‑of‑five‑sets player ranked first globally.
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