Emma Raducanu won't play in the Abu Dhabi Open qualifying but not because she withdrew, but because the tournament upgraded her wildcard to a main draw one. On Thursday, it was announced that the former world No.

The Brit, who crashed out of the Singapore Open last week in a three-set slugfest to world No. 101 Cristina Bucsa, was initially given a qualifying wildcard but that was upgraded to the main draw. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Emma Raducanu's qualifying wildcard at the Abu Dhabi Open was upgraded to main draw entry just a day before the draw.

British tennis player Emma Raducanu gets an unexpected entry to the Abu Dhabi Open first round after a last-minute upgrade.According to Tennis365, Raducanu, who was all set to play her first qualifying event since her 2021 US Open win,

Emma Raducanu will play in a qualifying draw for the first time since her fairytale run to the 2021 US Open title.

British tennis sensation, Emma Raducanu, is set to compete in a qualifying draw (WTA) for the first time since her historic 2021 US Open victory. She has received a wildcard entry into the preliminary stage of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Open.

Grand Slam-winner Emma Raducanu will compete at this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open having been awarded the final wildcard spot for the qualifiers, with fans able to watch the British star in action on the opening day of the tournament for free.