Emma Raducanu's first-round match at the Hobart International against Camila Osorio was suspended on Tuesday due to rain. The British player, seeking her first win of 2026, was leading the Colombian 6-3 2-4 when weather halted play. Raducanu will return to court on Wednesday to finish the match, navigating blustery conditions and a persistent cough from her opponent.

The encounter proved a physical and tactical battle. After a back-and-forth start where the first three games went against serve, Raducanu settled to claim the opening set in 45 minutes. However, world number 82 Osorio found another gear in the second set, using sliced backhand drop shots effectively to disrupt the Briton's rhythm and break her serve multiple times.

Raducanu's off-season was disrupted by a foot injury, making this Hobart tournament her final preparation before the Australian Open begins this Sunday. She faces a short turnaround to complete this match and potentially face Poland's Magdalena Frech in the quarter-finals. The quick shift from blustery Hobart conditions to the heat of Melbourne will test her readiness for the year's first major.