
WTA players’ comments on Emma Raducanu after her Rome withdrawal
Emma Raducanu is set to make her return to tennis, after being sidelined since March. It’s been a long road back for the Brit, who has dealt with injuries and illness throughout 2026.
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Emma Raducanu is set to make her return to tennis, after being sidelined since March. It’s been a long road back for the Brit, who has dealt with injuries and illness throughout 2026.

John McEnroe has kept a close eye on the women’s game since retiring, helped by his role as a commentator. The former world number one regularly works at tournaments, staying involved with the sport he once dominated.

Alexander Zverev’s Italian Open run ended earlier than expected, as he went out in the round of 16 to home favourite Luciano Darderi. Darderi has since reached the semi-finals, while Zverev is still reflecting on a match that slipped away from him.

Stan Wawrinka won’t be needing his wildcard for the French Open this year. Wawrinka, who plans to retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season, has had a storied career that included a title at Roland Garros.

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The former world number four believes slow conditions and different tennis balls have disrupted the Belarusian’s rhythm during the clay swing. Aryna Sabalenka heads into Roland Garros with questions surrounding her clay-court form after disappointing runs in both Madrid and Rome this season.

Emma Raducanu is getting closer to making her return to tennis after more than two months out of action. Raducanu had been dealing with the effects of a post-viral infection when she pulled out of the Italian Open.

Maria Sharapova’s impact on tennis is clear, with a career that ranks her among the legends of the WTA Tour. Over her career, Sharapova won five Grand Slam titles and appeared in five more finals.