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Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE: Raducanu kicks off clay-court campaign at Madrid Open
Emma Raducanu returns to action at the Madrid Open as she kicks off her clay-court campaign ahead of Roland Garros next month.
Under the tutelage of Mark Petchey, who was in her box at the Miami Open last month, she comes up against Dutch star Suzan Lamens, who beat Raducanu's GB teammate Katie Boulter in their Billie Jean King Cup singles' encounter earlier in April.
The British No. 2 produced a brilliant run in Miami, reaching her first WTA 1000 quarter-final before losing in three sets to eventual finalist and world No. 4 Jessica Pegula.
Since then, the 22-year-old opted for an extended training block, pulling out of Great Britain's Billie Je an King Cup squad - who won their qualifying tie earlier this month to secure a place in the Finals - and a clay event in Rouen.
Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE
Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Emma Raducanu's clash with Suzan Lamens in the Madrid Open.
Raducanu kicks off her clay-court campaign in the Spanish capital after missing the clay event in Rouen, hoping to continue in fine stead after a superb run at the Miami Open.
She takes on Dutch player Lamens, who beat Raducanu's GB teammate Katie Boulter in their Billie Jean King Cup singles' encounter earlier in April.
Follow for all the build-up and live match updates.
Will Castle23 April 2025 11:30
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