Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?
Summary
British tennis player Emma Raducanu will face Argentine player Solano Sierra in the first round of the French Open. Other British players, including Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter, also have their opening matches announced as the tournament begins.Key Facts
- Emma Raducanu is ranked 37th in the world and is unseeded at the French Open.
- Raducanu will play against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra, ranked 64th.
- If Raducanu wins, she may face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the second round.
- British number two Katie Boulter will play American wildcard Akasha Urhobo in the first round.
- Cameron Norrie is the only seeded British player and will face Paraguay’s Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
- World number one Jannik Sinner starts his campaign against French wildcard Clement Tabur.
- Novak Djokovic will open against French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
- Raducanu has struggled with health issues and a back problem, affecting her performance this season.
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