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Emma Raducanu Announces Return at 2027 United Cup After Injury Break

After a long break due to injury, Emma Raducanu has confirmed her plans to return to professional tennis. Raducanu had an impressive run reaching the final at the Queen's Club Championships in June but hasn't played since then because of a stress fracture in her lower right leg.

This injury kept her out of both Wimbledon and the US Open, causing her ranking to drop outside the top 100. Despite posting videos of herself training on court, she chose to end her 2026 season early. This decision earned respect as it allows her to keep a protected ranking for 2027, which she will now use as she plans her comeback.

Raducanu to Start 2027 at the United Cup

Her first tournament back will be the United Cup, a mixed team event where she will represent Great Britain alongside Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery. Although currently ranked 106th worldwide, Raducanu will compete using a protected ranking of 38, reflecting her position before the injury.

This marks Raducanu's second appearance at the United Cup, held across Sydney and Perth. She debuted earlier this year but lost her only match to Maria Sakkari.

Other Notable Players Confirmed for United Cup

Despite Iga Swiatek opting out for the first time since the event's start in 2023, several big names are set to participate in the upcoming United Cup. American stars Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton will compete, with Shelton making his first appearance at the event where the USA has won twice.

Italy will be represented by Jasmine Paolini and Flavio Cobolli, while other players like Arthur Fils, Karolina Muchova, Jakub Mensik, Alex de Minaur, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Victoria Mboko—who, like Raducanu, is returning from injury—are also entered.

Defending Champions Poland Ready Without Swiatek

Poland will defend their United Cup title next year, even without Swiatek. Their lineup includes Roland Garros finalist Maja Chwalinska and former top-10 player Hubert Hurkacz.

Event Details

  • Start Date: January 1, 2027
  • Locations: Sydney and Perth
  • Draw Release Date: November 12, 2026
  • Players Making Comebacks: Emma Raducanu, Victoria Mboko

The United Cup will mark the first tournament back for Raducanu and Mboko after nearly seven months away from competition.

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