Unseeded Emma Raducanu is set for a very tricky opener at the Australian Open after suffering a setback and being forced to miss Auckland due to a back injury. On Thursday, the draw for this year's Happy Slam was released and the 2021 US Open champion learned that she would take on world No.

Emma Raducanu faces a stern test in her Australian Open campaign, drawing 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round. The former world No 10 could potentially meet No 2 seed Iga Swiatek in the third round,

Her failure to take to the court in Auckland means Raducanu will head into the Australian Open without any competitive action under her belt since she won three successive matches

Emma Raducanu will have to produce some of her best tennis after being handed a tricky Australian Open draw. The world No 60 will face the 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round next week and could,

Emma Raducanu has been plagued by injuries in the early stages of her career, and John McEnroe is concerned the Brit's mindset could be having a negative impact