Emma Raducanu has broken her silence regarding her selection to represent Great Britain at the upcoming United Cup in January. The former US Open champion will partner with Jack Draper in the mixed-gender event.
Both athletes had to end their seasons prematurely, with Raducanu withdrawing due to medical issues and Draper dealing with an arm injury. This will mark their debut in the United Cup, as Raducanu opted out of the Billie Jean King Cup to focus on individual tournaments in Asia.
Expressing her excitement, Raducanu stated, “I’m honored to make my United Cup debut in January, representing Team GB alongside my teammates.” She looks forward to the unique format of the tournament and the opportunity to spend extra time in Australia.
Draper also expressed his anticipation for the United Cup, eager to compete and explore new cities in Australia. Raducanu faced challenges during the Asian swing post-US Open, leading to health concerns and subsequent tournament withdrawals. However, she has time to recover before the United Cup commences on January 2.
Meanwhile, Draper is recovering from his arm injury and aims to return at the UTS London exhibition event. Raducanu is scheduled for an exhibition match against Amanda Anisimova in Miami before gearing up for the United Cup and the Australian Open in 2026.