A number of gamers have withdrawn from the WTA 500 occasion in Linz, together with Emma Raducanu.
Emma Raducanu withdrew from the upcoming WTA 500 occasion in Linz (Picture: Getty)
The WTA 500 occasion in Linz took a success when 4 gamers, together with Emma Raducanu, withdrew forward of the match. The British No. 1 remains to be recovering from post-viral signs after choosing up an sickness in February. Two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova additionally pulled out, as did Emma Navarro and Antonia Ruzic.
However the indoor clay-court match has obtained an enormous enhance simply days earlier than essential draw motion will get underway, as world No. 10 Mirra Andreeva has taken a last-minute spot within the occasion. {The teenager} would be the high seed in Linz, her first outing of the European clay-court swing.
Saying the information on social media, match organisers mentioned: “New No.1 of our match: Mirra Andreeva confirmed her participation and can take the courtroom in Linz. We will’t wait to see you, Mirra.”
Though tennis entry lists are confirmed six weeks upfront, Andreeva has been allowed to affix the sphere on the final minute with out a wildcard. The world No. 10 is taken into account a ‘high 30 alternative’ following Navarro’s withdrawal.
The world No. 25 is at present sidelined and missed her dwelling match in Charleston, revealing she had been coping with well being issues. “Sadly, I’ve been coping with some well being struggles for the previous yr or in order that I’m persevering with to type out,” she mentioned.
“I’m working intently with my docs and workforce to really feel the very best I can, however I simply want a bit extra time in doing so. I really feel optimistic that I’ll be again on courtroom quickly within the coming weeks.”
Mirra Andreeva has entered the Higher Austria Girls Linz on the final minute (Picture: Getty)
Austrian teenager Lilli Tagger has obtained a wildcard into the primary attract Linz. Tagger reached a brand new career-high rating of No. 108 this week after profitable matches in Indian Wells and Miami.
Forward of the WTA 500 occasion, the 18-year-old mentioned: “I really feel fairly comfy on clay and enjoying in entrance of a house crowd is at all times one thing particular. There’s actually nothing higher. As a preparation match for Roland Garros, it is good. I am actually trying ahead to it and may hardly wait.”
Different wildcards are anticipated to be introduced on Sunday, and the draw will likely be made that morning. Reigning champion Ekaterina Alexandrova will return to defend her title, whereas Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala can also be set to compete.
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