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EMMA RADUCANU has taken a wild card into the WTA tournament in Abu Dhabi next week and will play in qualifying for the first time since winning the US Open.
Raducanu famously became the first qualifier ever to win a grand slam title in New York in 2021, catapulting her to stardom and making her a prime candidate for receiving wild cards into the biggest events.
The 22-year-old has taken advantage of those opportunities but has also been criticised for appearing reluctant to play in qualifying where necessary.
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