Raducanu, Naomi Osaka and DC
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The DC Open draw will be stacked, including wildcard entries from multi-time Grand Slam champions. Headlining the wildcards are Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams. Danielle Collins and Hailey Baptiste join them.
Naomi Osaka ’s path back to Grand Slam glory has hit yet another roadblock. The two-time US Open champion fell short in the second round of the DC Open to Britain’s Emma Raducanu in straight sets, with her 4-6, 2-6 finish marking the latest in a string of disappointing WTA tournament losses.
Venus Williams is experiencing a second wind in her career after facing significant health challenges. The former Grand Slam champion made a remarkable return to court at the City
Four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka has always shown pride in her roots. Osaka was born to a Haitian father and a Japanese mother.
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Daily Express US on MSNNaomi Osaka forced to evacuate as hotel fire alarm goes off in middle of nightOsaka launched her hard-court season at the Mubadala Citi DC Open last week, but suffered elimination at the hands of a rejuvenated Emma Raducanu. Osaka has been battling poor form recently, managing only six victories throughout the WTA Tour's clay and grass court seasons combined.
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Yardbarker on MSN'Hard courts are where she's most comfortable' - Former British player thinks Emma Raducanu will be a threat ahead of the US OpenAfter a splendid semifinal run at the DC Open, British tennis star Emma Raducanu has been touted as one of the players to watch out for in the lead up to the 2025 US Open by retired compatriot Anne Keothavong.