World No. 12 Emma Raducanu says she is looking forward to playing her first WTA event on clay as she has heard only good things about the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart.
Raducanu, 19, is just one of many high-profile names that will complete in Stuttgart next week.
Nine of the top-10 players are expected to compete in Stuttgart, including new world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
āI am excited to play my first ever WTA tournament on clay,” Raducanu told the Porsche Tennis tournament website. “Itās nice that itās the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Iāve been following the event since I was young and for me it was always the tournament where the winner gets a Porsche. It was unique and it has stayed on my mind. Since being on the Tour, I have heard so many good things about the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. I know itās one of the most popular tournaments on the calendar which is no wonder ā who doesnāt want to win a Porsche?ā
Raducanu: I’m ready for the challenge
It is safe to say the Stuttgart player field can be compared to a Grand Slam or a Masters events since nine of the world’s top-10 player are set to play at the tournament.
Raducanu admitted there won’t be an easy match in Stuttgart but added she believes in herself and is confident she is capable of beating the top players.
āIt will be challenging but I have already won matches against some of these players in my short experience on tour. It would be very motivating to add to my wins against the best players in the world, especially on clay where I have little experience as there arenāt really any clay courts in the UK. This clay season with the French Open as the highlight will be an interesting challenge, but one I am looking forward to,” Raducanu added.