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Emma Raducanu in the third round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA
Emma Raducanu in the third round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA | (Photo by Mike Frey/Getty Images)

Tennis | WTA Indian Wells 2024 | Emma Raducanu returns on a wildcard and opens against Rebeka Masarova

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Tennis

By Ros Satar

  • Emma Raducanu [WC] v Rebeka Masarova [Q]
  • H2H: First Meeting
PALM SPRINGS, USA – Emma Raducanu makes her return to the tour on a wildcard with her run to the round of 16 last year to defend, she needs a positive start.

 

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Emma Raducanu [WC] v Rebeka Masarova [Q] | H2H: First Meeting

Emma Raducanu [WC] v Rebeka Masarova [Q] H2H: First Meeting
WTA Indian Wells California, USA
Hard (O) Prize Money: $30,050
First on Stadium 2, at 19:00 GMT Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required

After a largely positive return to the tour, following an eight-month injury lay off, Emma Raducanu kicks off her Indian Well campaign against qualifier Rebeka Masarova.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Emma Raducanu (WR 250) Rebeka Masarova (WR 96)
Tournament Previous Best R16 (2023) R1 (2023)
1st Serve Return Points Won % 37.6 36.0
Return Points Won % 42.6 40.0
Break Point Conversion % 42.2 38.2
Break Points Saved % 53.2 64.1
Overall Service Points Won % 57.0 56.8

Neither have played much or had many wins, but Masarova at least has a couple of qualifying rounds under her belt in Tennis Paradise but the pair a fairly evenly matched.

 

 

Playing Styles & Prediction

The fact that Raducanu was able to get through the first few matches of the season was a positive for her to take away, after her 2023 season was constantly beset with injury issues. She may not have had too many wins this season, but this stage last year, she had some of her best and last wins of the 2023 season here, reaching the round of 16.

Raducanu has won just three main draw wins, but Masarova has been been floundering in qualifying since reaching the second round of the Australian Open, and of course her qualifying wins this week.

There will be chances for Raducanu to make her mark, but she might come in a little rusty.

Prediction: Raducanu in three sets.

 

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