Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu make their returns to the WTA tour in Brisbane and Auckland, respectively, after maternity leave and injury break. Osaka wins her first match in straight sets against Tamara Korpatsch in Brisbane, while Raducanu wins her first set against Elena-Gabriela Ruse in Auckland. Osaka expresses optimism after her return, while Raducanu is granted direct entry into the main draw of the Australian Open after late withdrawals.
Fighting SPIRIT๐ฅ @JelenaOstapenk8 forces a decider after taking the second set 6-3 over Azarenka. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/KNVp5yQEoi
Emma Raducanu collapses to defeat against Elina Svitolina in Auckland - after impressive display as the underdog - as British star continues her return to action after eight month injury lay-off https://t.co/aCO7OGimnp https://t.co/mr0MR03b2U
Emma Raducanu reveals biggest positive from Elina Svitolina defeat and makes confession about injury hell https://t.co/XAiQwGHiuc
Emma Raducanu came to within just three points of defeating Elina Svitolina in Auckland this morning before the physical effects of her eight-month absence kicked in to deny her a memorable victory. Read @stu_fraser's report โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/JkBJwuoazq
Emma Raducanu put on an encouraging performance in a three-set loss to Elina Svitolina. #TelegraphWomensSport
GO ON, @ElinaSvitolina! ๐ Elina Svitolina pulls away late to win a terrific tussle in Auckland over Emma Raducanu, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3), 6-1. Her final stats: 52 winners, 26 unforced errors. ๐ฏ โIt was a really great match from both of us.โ
Elina Svitolina wins the deciding set 6-1 against Emma Raducanu .. no surprise the 21 year old tired significantly once the match entered its third hour. But she played seriously well those first two sets - good springboard for the long road back.
Svitolina beats Raducanu ๐พ It's all over Emma Raducanu in Auckland after losing to Elina Svitolina in 3 sets โ https://t.co/rhOJAb6ZYy
The least you can expect from the 2023 Comeback Player of the Year ๐ฅ No.2 seed @ElinaSvitolina fights back from a set down against Raducanu to arrange an Auckland quarterfinal with Bouzkova! #ASBClassic https://t.co/PSomcV415m
๐บ๐ฆ @ElinaSvitolina fights back and beats Emma Raducanu 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 6-1 to reach the Quarterfinals! #ASBClassic https://t.co/FJKVgDX3VU
Elina Svitolina beats Emma Raducanu 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 6-1 to reach the QFs in Auckland. Impressive from both for different reasons. https://t.co/gIgR3Fe6ez
Elina Svitolina 6-7, 7-6, 6-1 Emma Raducanu Unsurprisingly, Raducanu ran out of gas in the third, but from her perspective that was very encouraging. Hereโs hoping she rebounds physically. Svitolina was a joy to watch. Wozniacki and Raducanu despatched.
Lots for Emma Raducanu to build on but she goes down to a 6-7 7-6 6-1 defeat against WR25 Elina Svitolina in Auckland second round. Prior to fatigue setting in at the end some of the tennis was top 20 level.
SIX straight points won by @ElinaSvitolina as she takes set two 7-6(3) over Raducanu! #ASBClassic https://t.co/fo2I7II0Jn
The makings of a classic in Auckland โจ๏ธ @ElinaSvitolina levels it up against Raducanu, 6-7(5), 7-6(3)! Who reaches the #ASBClassic quarterfinals from here? https://t.co/CwtCNrfeZn
After leading 3-1 in second tiebreak Emma Raducanu now 7-6 6-7 vs Wimbledon semi finalist Elina Svitolina in Auckland. Whatever happens now - an ES victory youโd expect - been a very encouraging showing from ER after so long out.
WOW! How did Raducanu reach that? ๐ Emma Raducanu putting on a fantastic display of tennis against Elina Svitolina ๐ฌ๐ง๐คฉ Watch the rest of the action on Sky Sports Main Event ๐บ https://t.co/Kd7L7RJx9b
Bringing another level ๐ @EmmaRaducanu takes the first set tie-break 7-6(5) over Svitolina. #ASBClassic https://t.co/NUdHlsOv8P
Emma Raducanu reminding everyone what the fuss was about with her ballstriking vs tough, canny opponent. Takes first set tiebreak 7-5 vs Elina Svitolina in Auckland, high quality all round.
Emma Raducanu on court v WR25 Elina Svitolina in Auckland second round. ER had been playing free as a bird until 5-2, hitting forehand with real venom, but tightened up trying to close it out. Serving again for it at 5-4.
A fight to the finish ๐ @JelenaOstapenk8 defeats Pliskova in a three set battle 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 and secures her spot in the quarterfinals! #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/oqWqg2UDTz
Into a decider we go! ๐ฅ @KaPliskova takes the second set 6-4 over Ostapenko. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/yrFProBSje
Emma Raducanuโs participation in the Australian Open is now guaranteed. The 2021 US Open champion received confirmation on Wednesday that she has moved into the main draw after six withdrawals by players ahead of her in the pecking order Read more โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/xyw8RapPlN
Osakaโs first tournament as a mom ends in a loss to 3-time winner Pliskova in Brisbane https://t.co/zBxxvd49Qu
"I feel like I'm pretty good where I am right now." "These two matches that I've had kind of prove to me that I am doing OK, and the year is just going to get better for me." Naomi Osaka leaves Brisbane feeling optimistic for her coming season. Read: https://t.co/m6pM00YRRq
Naomi Osaka knocked out in second round of Brisbane International โ her first tournament as a mom https://t.co/LvIS9lCvW2
Osaka's first tournament as a mom ends in a loss to 3-time winner Pliskova in Brisbane (from @AP) https://t.co/1KeNB6fLUH
Brisbane tomorrow, with Rafael Nadal back on court at 6.30pm. https://t.co/S2iIhtwAZI
Naomi Osaka stresses positives after exit at Brisbane comeback tournament https://t.co/Ix62c07xEM
More positive news for Emma Raducanu ๐ The 21-year-old will not have to qualify for the Australian Open after moving into the main draw ๐พ Watch Raducanu play Elina Svitolina at 5.30am on Thursday in Auckland on Sky Sports Main Event ๐ https://t.co/a61oZH25Pr
.@EmmaRaducanu is IN for the @AustralianOpen ๐ #BackTheBrits ๐ฌ๐ง | #AusOpen https://t.co/eytVmQhxXZ
Emma Raducanu moves into main draw at Australian Open following late withdrawals in a major boost for the world No 298 after winning on her comeback at Auckland Classic https://t.co/EPK2GJIdqA https://t.co/qnuYj7KXcC
Naomi Osaka is OUT of the Brisbane International after a thoroughly enjoyable match with Karolina Pliskova ๐ฅ๐พ And we weren't the only ones to have a good time... https://t.co/hDkqf3Atdw
Emma Raducanu will play at the Australian Open this year, after she was granted direct entry into the main draw following a number of late withdrawals ๐พ
A spectacular performance ๐ @KaPliskova defeats Osaka in a three set thriller 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/LQ7d7FreBc
Comeback complete ๐ซก @KaPliskova rallies from a set down to halt Naomi Osaka's return to action and win a 10th straight match at @BrisbaneTennis. How it happenedโคต๏ธ https://t.co/G5qaqJQcJO
Heckinโ, heckinโ high quality match in a battle of former #1โs. Pliskova takes it 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4 over Osaka. Pliskova hit 16 aces to Osakaโs 14, but the big stat was break point conversion: Pliskova was 2/2; Osaka was 2/12. But in terms of ball striking, sheโs right there.
Pliskova prevails over Osaka ๐จ๐ฟ๐ค She spoils the 4x grand slam champโs return to tour with 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4 victory. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/dzGvWlbQii
Karolina Pliskova refuses to go away easily, fighting back to take the second set 7-6(4)! ๐ #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/WyVSpwzGl1
Striking back ๐ฅ @KaPliskova takes the second 7-6 (4) over Osaka and forces a decider. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/BSC3MlvXx8
Pliskova takes the 2nd set, forces a 3rd vs. Osaka in Brisbane. 3-6, 7-6(4). Naomi didn't face a break point all set, but Pliskova was great, specially in the tiebreak. Amazing level. Both players destroying the ball. https://t.co/XV4CAwZiIA
Osaka on fire ๐ฅ She takes the opening set 6-3 over Pliskova! #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/R7xkNUOSry
On fire ๐ฅ @naomiosaka takes the first set 6-3 over Pliskova. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/lfogreMcwo
Osaka was 2-0, 40-15 to start the match vs. Pliskova but gets broken right back. This Brisbane R2 should be good.
๐ฃ๏ธ 'It's great to be healthy and to be on the court' Emma Raducanu discusses her return to winning ways after 8 months away from Tennis ๐พ https://t.co/qf7QiR5E8m
It is good to see Emma Raducanu back, and back winning ๐ฉต https://t.co/wJeovTEG8X
British tennis star Emma Raducanu has won her first match since April following a lengthy injury lay-off Read more๐ https://t.co/jHmTrUFzOr
"Eight months is a long time, I've really been through it." โค๏ธ Emma Raducanu reflects on an emotional winning return to tennis ๐ฅ https://t.co/TfxgF5NHRD
Emma Raducanu WINS on return to tennis after 259-day injury hell with Brit slipping to 301st in the world after surgery https://t.co/oEWgZlu4RW https://t.co/oEWgZlu4RW
Raducanu in Nadal steps Like Rafa, Emma - who has been out since 8 months - manages to make a successful return on courts today 2021 US Open champ beat Ruse 6-3 4-6 7-5 in Auckland https://t.co/5KOGRTkNlH
Emma Raducanu digs deep in Auckland on return from eight months out https://t.co/uhvMccqb0V
Emma Raducanu a picture of relief after winning first match back โ๏ธ @molly_mcelwee #TelegraphSport
Emma Raducanu reveals horrendous details of injury woes after beating Elena-Gabriela Ruse on tennis return https://t.co/zlh5lxB20t
Emma Raducanu looks visibly emotional as she seals victory in comeback match More here ๐ https://t.co/HJsYwV88r7
๐บ NEW: The Emma Raducanu comeback is off to a successful start after the 21-year-old Briton defied rust and late jitters to defeat Elena-Gabriela Ruse in three sets at the ASB Classic in Auckland. Read the report below ๐ฝ https://t.co/xyw8RapPlN
Emma Raducanu secures gutsy first-round win in Auckland after eight months out https://t.co/U6IcR5k9JE
Emma Raducanu battles to victory at Auckland Classic in first match in eight months https://t.co/bR3ZS3xOAR
Emma Raducanu wins on her return to tennis ๐พ https://t.co/3rb18EYn3n
Back from an eight-month injury layoff with a BANG ๐ฅ @EmmaRaducanu defeats Ruse and will next face No.2 seed Svitolina in Auckland! #ASBClassic https://t.co/XndduuP9F2
She's back! A refreshed, revitalised and reformed Emma Raducanu returns to tennis with a WIN ๐ฅ https://t.co/a5izk1ajra
That was really something. A tearful Emma Raducanu, after 3 surgeries and many months out, wins 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 vs. Gabriela Ruse. There was rust, and a late lapse from 5-2 double-break, but there was also the Raducanu run. Just a treat to see her back, smiling at the end. https://t.co/f4NBxrcBr0
Welcome back, Emma! ๐ Playing her first match since April, @EmmaRaducanu battles past Elena-Gabriela Ruse, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, in Auckland. A 5-2 double break and 2 match points evaporated before Raducanu regrouped to close on MP #4. Svitolina awaits her next at the #ASBClassic โผ๏ธ https://t.co/ixABa14LW3
21yo Emma Raducanu, back on tour for the first time since april and after recovering from surgery, gets a very good comeback win in Auckland, beating Elena Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to reach the 2nd round. Next? Elina Svitolina! Yes, please! https://t.co/PZNqPRQLaB
๐ @EmmaRaducanu returns with a WIN!!! Emma battles past Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the @ASB_Classic in her first match back #BackTheBrits ๐ฌ๐ง | @WTA https://t.co/LCxBuSKj3y
Emma Raducanu has her nose ahead in the final set against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, and she is showing no signs of rust after eight months out ๐ฅ Watch the match live on Sky Sports Mix before Rafael Nadal makes his own return ๐๐พ https://t.co/ldVZrWjJXI
How good is it to see Emma Raducanu back on the tennis court? โญ Watch the Briton, live on Sky Sports Main Event now ๐๐พ https://t.co/e91g9963ie
That gets a ๐BRAVO๐ from her opponent @EmmaRaducanu with a WICKED slice #ASBClassic https://t.co/HFqecg7dLX
Emma Raducanu FINALLY makes her tennis comeback after 259 days out, with British star, 21, relaunching her career in Auckland, ranked at 298th in the world after her injury nightmare https://t.co/dBkRuW5G5W https://t.co/pug5FYjtBC
En route to a decider! @Gabriela_Ruse levels things up against Raducanu in Auckland, 3-6, 6-4. Who will go on to face Svitolina at the #ASBClassic? https://t.co/rBK9V4lwrF
Emma Raducanu is back! ๐ https://t.co/A130rqQO8w
Emma Raducanu wins the first set of her comeback match. 6-3 up on Gaby Ruse. https://t.co/Jhom3gWhnV
In a battle of WTA moms, @ElinaSvitolina came out on top, 6-4, 6-3, over Caroline Wozniacki in Auckland. ๐ Svitolina now owns a 5-1 lead in their H2H series. #ASBClassic Stats: https://t.co/VULtNa433s https://t.co/wuzh0FVAUs
Emma Raducanu's opening match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse in Auckland is UNDERWAY โก Watch the 21-year-old star make her tennis return, live on Sky Sports Main Event now ๐๐พ https://t.co/2vcKT4DXmG
Emma Raducanu is back. Her 1st round match is underway in Auckland. https://t.co/ocm4ho53PX
Naomi Osaka Makes Winning Comeback In Brisbane, Beats Korpatsch https://t.co/JxeRoVXdjl
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is well and truly back! #BBCTennis #BrisbaneInternational
Former world number one and new mother Naomi Osaka said she was proud to have won her first match back after a long break, admitting she had been "super nervous". #AFPSports โก๏ธ https://t.co/xsQE3v2p4E https://t.co/ybmLdYvblU
Successful return for Naomi Osaka! ๐ 16 months after stopping her career to give birth to her daughter, 4-time Grand Slam champion has beaten Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 in Brisbane 1st round https://t.co/LLELrAtIqG
๐ฃ๏ธ "It feels good to be back" Naomi Osaka made a winning return to the tennis court with straight sets victory over Tamara Korpatsch ๐พ https://t.co/Z2cpg8HdlH
Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane (from @AP) https://t.co/JaLwCGyRnC
New mother Naomi Osaka makes winning return in Brisbane International https://t.co/Q8OHIoCuCD
Naomi Osaka Gets Comeback Win In Return to Elite Tennis at the Brisbane International https://t.co/CeXg97El0d
New mother Osaka makes winning return in Brisbane https://t.co/GV9GR9M3xQ https://t.co/HHw62JMq7T
NAOMI. IS. BACK. ๐ @naomiosaka launched her WTA comeback with a New Year's Day win in Brisbane. ๐ฅณ The four-time major winner held off Korpatsch, 6-3, 7-6 (9), saving two set points. ๐ช โI was super nervous playing the entire time. But I was really excited to be out here.โ
She's back! ๐ช In her comeback match, Naomi Osaka takes down Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets. https://t.co/cbaRdyDSZJ
Putting up a W ๐ In her first match back in 15 months, @naomiosaka comes out on top against Korpatsch, 6-3, 7-6 (9)! #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/BWrAoQigft
Welcome back, Naomi! ๐ @naomiosaka wins her first match back, taking down Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets 6-3, 7-6(9). She moves on and faces Pliskova in the second round. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/Nbe7QgwYhb
Naomi Osaka wins in her comeback match to the tour, holding on through a roller coaster finish for a 6-3, 7-6(9) victory over Tamara Korpatsch in the Brisbane R1. She next faces a fellow former #1, Karolina Pliskova.
First set in the bag ๐๐ฅ In her first match back, Naomi Osaka jumps out to a 6-3 lead over Tamara Korpatsch. #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/6M5kSzzu45
Welcome back to the stage 4-time grand slam champion, Naomi Osaka! Watch live โ https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0 #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/GhfMSSP7U6
Four-time major champ and former #1 Naomi Osaka on court for her first match since September 2022, warming up in Brisbane against #84 Tamara Korpatsch.
Former US Open champ @EmmaRaducanu is feeling "reborn" ahead of her 2024 season debut in Auckland. "Overall I'm feeling positive and lighter." ๐ More from Raducanu, Coco Gauff and Caroline Wozniacki โคต๏ธ https://t.co/5zooHock2J
Emma Raducanu feeling 'reborn' as she prepares for comeback Read more๐ https://t.co/j31iL7Ktd7
Former #1 and 4-time Grand Slam champ Naomi Osaka comes back to tennis tomorrow, 11am in Brisbane. Fantastic January 1st OOP includes Rune, Shelton, Korda and Murray vs. Dimitrov! https://t.co/KOopdJyhdc
Emma Raducanu's first opponent for 2024 in Auckland will be qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse, a Romanian.
"Having the time away, it only made me appreciate so much more playing tennis and moving your body. "I really trust my body right now.โ Emma Raducanu refreshed and hopeful as she embarks on a new season in Auckland. Read: https://t.co/SS0iI5ToM3
"Having the time away, it only made me appreciate so much more playing tennis and moving your body. "I really trust my body right now.โ Emma Raducanu refreshed and hopeful as she embarks on a new season in Auckland. #ASBClassic Read: https://t.co/SS0iI5ToM3
Japan's Naomi Osaka admits she almost gave up tennis but has rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane. https://t.co/Q0IXBhiFsx #AFPSports https://t.co/4HDBtX4hW3
๐ด Emma Raducanu: I feel reborn โ Iโm no longer weighed down by my US Open win. Briton returns from nine-month lay-off in Auckland and says she is โhappy and excitedโ as she targets Australian Open https://t.co/RI4UteYDe6
Naomi Osaka talks to @WTA_insider as she makes her return in Brisbane. https://t.co/9kP4NLgI0W
โI feel rebornโ: Emma Raducanu ready for return to tennis after injury woes https://t.co/MJWnWZHlXQ
"I'm a better tennis player than before injury break" ๐ช Emma Raducanu is confident ahead of return at Auckland Classic๐ https://t.co/mzNZsJchGx
"I'm a better tennis player than before injury break" ๐ช Emma Raducanu believes she's a better tennis player than she was before her enforced injury break which ruled her out of most of 2023 ๐ https://t.co/oWjWd0Ewfu
Naomi Osaka speaking to the press ahead of her comeback in Brisbane. https://t.co/y9nApcV3XQ
Naomi Osaka's first match in 15 months is set! #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/ZBzUycovf1
ATP Tour and WTA 2024 Singles Draws: Brisbane, Hong Kong, Auckland and Canberra. Nadal and Osaka return โคต๏ธ https://t.co/F3bH3fmdl2
Naomi Osakaโs draw in Brisbane, her first tournament back as a mom. R1 - Korpascht R2 - Pliskova / Kalinina R3 - Ostapenko / Giorgi QF - Azarenka / Kalinskaya SF - Sabalenka / Kasatkina / Collins F - Rybakina / Samsonova / Alexandrova Sheโs back in the game. ๐ฏ๐ตโค๏ธ https://t.co/yN85FfInJO
Naomi Osaka's comeback match is locked in ๐ #BrisbaneTennis https://t.co/9F2jFwL8Gi
Naomi Osaka will make her return on court against Tamara Korpatsch! ๐ฏ๐ต๐จ https://t.co/kaFM7P2kBL
Naomi goes native in Brisbane ๐จ Former world No. 1 @naomiosaka talks her return to action after giving birth to daughter Shai last summer: https://t.co/fNhiEGrAGN
"After giving birth I can handle ๐๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐!" Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will make her return at Brisbane International next week ๐คฉ https://t.co/spTseqjW2o
Naomi Osaka says she is returning to tennis with a 'changed perspective' after becoming a mother. #BBCTennis https://t.co/bYz6D36sXI
It's comeback season in Brisbane ๐พ Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal make their returns to the WTA and ATP tours respectively, and you can watch both live in action on Sky Sports this weekend ๐บ https://t.co/LzeHJj6Led