Petra Kvitova’s pregnancy helps Emma Raducanu get closer to her Australian Open dream

After Petra Kvitova’s pullout, Tamara Zidansek got a place in the main draw. Meanwhile, Raducanu is the next on the waiting list. In case of any pullout now, the Briton will be included in the main draw. The chances of it are high with concerns looming over Madison Keys‘ participation in the year’s first Grand Slam tournament.

A user on X claimed that Madison Keys and Lauren Davis are doubtful for the 2024 Australian Open. In case any one of them pulls out, Emma Raducanu will get a direct entry into the tournament. After missing out on a wildcard entry, the news of Petra Kvitova’s pullout comes as a ray of hope for the Briton and her fans.

Reborn Emma Raducanu ready to take off

Emma Raducanu, after missing the majority of the 2023 season due to injuries said she feels reborn and excited. Raducanu said that her US Open title win in 2021 put a lot of weight on her shoulders. However, this elongated break has helped her gain a fresh perspective and she feels ready to play now.

Yeah, I feel reborn in a way. I feel fresh, I feel ready, I feel happy and I feel excited. Overall, I'm feeling positive and lighter. I think that for two years after the U.S. Open, I felt maybe a bit more weight on my shoulders, but now I feel completely fresh. Emma Raducanu said in the conference before her first-round match at ASB Classic. (H/T: ESPN)

The 21-year-old also talked about the freedom she feels to do her own chores.

It's nice not to have three casts on you," she added. "So just moving around and showering, [doing] everything you really appreciate, being able to do your own hair, stuff like that. I'm just happy to be back playing. The Briton added.

A few days back, Emma Raducanu talked about making the most of her elongated break. She revealed how she used this time for her holistic growth and to spend time with her family.

Coming to Raducanu’s start to her 2024 season, the 21-year-old had a winning start as she beat Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the opening round at the WTA 250 tournament. She beat Ruse 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in 2 hours and 28 minutes. The 2021 US Open champion will next face Elina Svitolina.