The champion of the US Open 2021 has returned to the court after undergoing three surgeries

The British 21-year-old tennis player Emma Raducanu (WTA 301) has returned to the game after a prolonged hiatus.

In the Round of 32 at the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, Raducanu defeated Romanian tennis player Elena Gabriela Ruse (WTA 134) in three sets (6:3, 4:6, 7:5).

For Raducanu, this marked her first match since April of last year. During her absence, the Briton underwent three surgeries on her hand and ankle.

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In the quarterfinals, Raducanu will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina (WTA 25), who defeated the legendary Caroline Wozniacki (WTA 256).

In 2021, Raducanu sensationally became the champion of the US Open.