Emma Raducanu’s Remaining 2025 Season: Points to Defend and Anticipated Schedule

As the 2025 tennis season heads into its final stretch, Emma Raducanu is poised to navigate a period with relatively few ranking points to defend, offering a significant opportunity to climb the WTA rankings. Following a promising summer campaign that included a run to the third round of the US Open, Raducanu’s focus will now shift to a strategic tournament schedule aimed at securing a seeded position for the 2026 Australian Open.

Few Points to Defend Post-US Open

Emma Raducanu has “limited ranking points to defend during the rest of the WTA Tour season,” which began after the recently concluded US Open. This favorable situation is partly due to her relatively lighter schedule in the latter part of the 2024 season, where she had minimal deep runs in tournaments post-US Open. For instance, she exited the US Open in the first round in 2024, meaning she accumulated very few points from that major for this period.

Looking back at her 2024 performances that would impact points for the equivalent period in 2025, some notable results include:

• Washington Open (July/August 2024): Quarterfinals.
• Wimbledon (July 2024): Reached the Round of 16.
• Nottingham (June 2024): Semifinals.
• Eastbourne (June 2024): Quarterfinals.
• Korea Open (September 2024): Reached the quarterfinals before retiring injured.

While these results contribute to her overall ranking, the general sentiment among tennis analysts is that the remainder of the 2025 calendar presents an excellent chance for Raducanu to accrue substantial new points without the pressure of defending large totals.

Emma Raducanu’s Anticipated Tournament Schedule for the Rest of 2025

With the US Open now concluded (September 7, 2025), Emma Raducanu has already made adjustments to her schedule to capitalize on her current form and climb the rankings.

Asian Swing Focus

The immediate focus for Raducanu will be the Asian Swing, a series of tournaments offering significant ranking points.

• Korea Open (WTA 500 Seoul): Raducanu has accepted a wildcard to play in this WTA 500 event, scheduled from September 15-21, 2025. This decision saw her withdraw from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, prioritizing individual WTA Tour events and extended training time with her coach, Francis Roig. She reached the quarter-finals of this event in 2024 before retiring due to injury, meaning she has some points to defend, but also an opportunity to improve upon that result.
• China Open (WTA 1000 Beijing): She is also scheduled to feature in the prestigious WTA 1000 China Open, which runs from September 24 to October 5, 2025. As a WTA 1000 event, this tournament offers a substantial number of points, making it a critical event for her ranking aspirations.
• Wuhan: The Wuhan tournament is listed from October 6-12, 2025, which could be another potential stop for Raducanu in her Asian swing.

Long-Term Goal: Australian Open Seeding

Raducanu’s overarching goal for the remainder of the season is to push her ranking back towards the top 20 and secure a seeded spot for the 2026 Australian Open. Currently ranked No. 34 (as of September 8, 2025), she is well-positioned to make significant strides if she maintains her health and consistency. Her strong run to the third round of the 2025 US Open, following semi-final appearances in Washington and third-round finishes in Canadian and Cincinnati WTA 1000 events, indicates a resurgence in form.

While the full schedule for November and December 2025 remains to be confirmed, “Tournaments TBC” are noted for this period, suggesting flexibility for Raducanu to add events as needed to achieve her ranking objectives. Staying healthy remains her top priority, especially given her history of injuries which have impacted her ability to play consistently in past Asian Swings.