Emma Raducanu makes her WTA Tour return at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, entering the clay-court event after missing over two months with a post-viral illness. The British No. 1 faces Diane Parry in the opening round, with a potential blockbuster second-round clash against Madison Keys awaiting if both advance.

Raducanu reunites with coach Andrew Richardson, the man who guided her to the 2021 US Open title, marking a significant coaching change ahead of the French Open. She'll slip to 37th in the rankings next week, leaving her unseeded at Roland-Garros. Tim Henman supports the reunion, citing the importance of consistency and continuity during the crucial summer months.

The Strasbourg field includes Victoria Mboko, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and rising American Iva Jovic, providing Raducanu with quality competition before Paris. This tournament represents her final match-play opportunity before the French Open begins on May 24, where she'll need to find form quickly on clay courts.

Former British No. 1 Laura Robson believes the coaching reunion will help Raducanu feel more relaxed returning from illness. The 23-year-old acknowledged she's still building her way back physically, describing lingering fatigue from the post-viral condition that derailed her early 2026 season.