Emma Raducanu will return to the WTA Tour next week in Strasbourg after a two‑month layoff caused by a post‑viral illness. The British No 1 has yet to play since March’s Indian Wells, having withdrawn from four consecutive events. After a brief training stint in Rome, she chose to sit out the Italian Open to focus on recovery in 2026.

Her return comes as a wild‑card entry, giving the 23‑year‑old valuable clay‑court practice before the French Open, slated to begin on May 24. Raducanu, now ranked 30th, previously earned a Strasbourg wild card a year ago, reaching the second round. The tournament’s social‑media welcome highlighted her comeback after a tough health season and for future.

Raducanu admitted the post‑viral fatigue left her feeling drained and tired, but she says the situation has turned a corner and her energy on court has rebounded. Splitting from coach Francisco Roig after the Australian Open leaves her without a full coaching team as she prepares for Paris. Her comeback marks a critical step toward regaining form for future.