Emma Raducanu gears up for Australian Open with big practice session; injury concerns for Swiatek

The Australian Open is just days away from kicking off, but the excitement has already begun to build as key players make headlines ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam. Emma Raducanu is making waves with a blockbuster practice session in the lead-up to the tournament, heightening expectations for her performance.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic, the nine-time Australian Open champion, is reportedly “traumatised” by recent developments in his preparation, with insiders hinting at mental and physical setbacks. Djokovic’s struggles have cast doubts on his ability to dominate the tournament once again, but the Serbian is known for his resilience, so his next steps remain to be seen.

Iga Swiatek is also facing concerns regarding her fitness. The world No. 2 faced a medical timeout during the United Cup final as she struggled with an injury but later reassured fans that it would not affect her Australian Open campaign. In the same competition, American star Coco Gauff secured a statement win over Swiatek, further solidifying her standing in the sport.

In Adelaide, Yulia Putintseva’s on-court interview added a touch of humour to the pre-tournament buzz. When asked about her birthday, the Kazakh player gave an amusingly curt response, much to the amusement of fans.

As the players prepare for the upcoming matches, all eyes are on Raducanu, who has been busy fine-tuning her skills in what promises to be a crucial practice session before the Australian Open. Her performance could signal the start of a breakthrough year as she seeks to build on her impressive potential.