Emma Raducanu marked her return to competitive action after an eight-month absence with a 6-3 4-6 7-5 win against world No. 134 Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Auckland Classic on Monday.

In the buildup to the tournament, the former US Open Champion had said she felt “reborn” after an injury blighted 2023 that saw her undergo surgery on both hands and left ankle. She played just nine games last year and saw her world ranking slip to 301. Read More