Emma Raducanu slams French Open bosses ahead of Iga Swiatek clash
Emma RaducanuEmma Raducanu slammed French Open organisers for limiting practise time on the big courts before facing four-time champion Iga Swiatek. “I feel like certain players get preferred treatment,” she said. The British No.2 battled to a three-set win over China’s Wang Xinju on Court 8 - the first British singles win in the claycourt Grand Slam since 2023. The 2021 US Open winner will now face the defending champion who extended her French Open winning streak to 22 matches by beating Rebecca Sramkova 6-3 6-3. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTRaducanu has lost all four of their previous matches without winning a set, including in the third round of this year’s Australian Open. “It's great,” she said. “I get another crack at the best in the world. And I'm looking forward to playing on a big court probably as well.” The match is likely to be staged in either Court Philippe-Chatrier or Court Suzanne-Lenglen - the two main arenas where Raducanu has never played. She played only two matches on her French Open debut in 2022. “I honestly think it's really difficult, because the tournament don't really help in terms of getting you court time on the bigger courts or on like the match courts, really,” said the world No.42.Stay up-to-date with the latest Tennis news Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyIga Swiatek takes on Emma Raducanu next“I feel like, I don't know, certain players get preferred treatment. It's very different from at the annex, for example, across the road or other courts to then kind of jump onto Chatrier or jump on to a stadium. It isn't easy. I wish they would give us more opportunities on stadium or bigger courts, especially if we're going to play on them. “That court today, it was cute, intimate. I like you can really feel the fans and their support, because sometimes on a bigger court, if it is not full, it feels a little bit empty. There you're right in the thick of it. "There is a lot going on. There are other courts around. There's a lot of noise. There's music. But it was good I think for me to stay focused and really centred on the match in front of me. But yeah, it does take a little bit of just adjustment.”SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
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