Strasbourg Showdown: Raducanu, Pegula, and Rybakina’s Draw Revealed!

The Internationaux de Strasbourg is set to begin on Sunday, May 18, 2025, and run through May 24, 2025, serving as the final WTA 500 clay-court event before Roland Garros. This year’s tournament boasts a strong field, including Grand Slam champions and top-10 players, all vying for the title. The main draw ceremony took place on Saturday, May 17, setting the stage for exciting matchups.

Tournament Details

• Event: Internationaux de Strasbourg
• Category: WTA 500
• Location: Strasbourg, France
• Venue: Tennis Club de Strasbourg
• Dates: May 18 – May 24, 2025
• Surface: Clay
• Singles Draw Size: 28
• Doubles Draw Size: 16
• Total Financial Commitment: $1,064,510
• Main-Draw Start Date: Sunday, May 18
• Singles Final: Saturday, May 24, scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
• Doubles Final: Saturday, May 24, scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

Key Players and Their Paths

Several top players have received wild cards for the tournament, including Jessica Pegula, Emma Raducanu, and Elena Rybakina. Other notable players in the draw include Emma Navarro, Paula Badosa, Barbora Krejcikova, and Elina Svitolina.

Jessica Pegula

• World No. 4 Jessica Pegula is the top seed at the event.
• She received a main-draw wild card.
• Pegula is seeking her first win in Strasbourg, having lost in the first round in 2019 and 2021.
• She will enter in the second round against Anna Kalinskaya or a qualifier.
• A potential quarter-final match against Danielle Collins, Sofia Kenin, or Emma Raducanu could be on the cards.

Emma Raducanu

• Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, received a main-draw wild card.
• She is making her tournament debut in Strasbourg.
• Raducanu faces Daria Kasatkina, the sixth seed, in the first round.
• Her section also includes a potential Quarter-Final against Danielle Collins or Sofia Kenin.

Elena Rybakina

• Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, also received a main-draw wild card.
• She reached the 2020 final in Strasbourg, losing to Elina Svitolina.
• Rybakina will start her tournament against Xinyu Wang or a player from the qualifiers.
• She sits in the same quarter as Barbora Krejcikova.

Emma Navarro

• World No. 9 Emma Navarro is the second seed.
• Navarro was a Strasbourg quarterfinalist in 2023.
• She will face either Magdalena Frech or Beatriz Haddad Maia in the first round.
• A tougher test against Elina Svitolina or Clara Tauson potentially awaits.

Paula Badosa

• World No. 10 Paula Badosa is the third seed.
• Badosa is making her first appearance at the event.
• She will face Alize Cornet in the first round.
• The winner could face Linda Noskova or Liudmila Samsonova.

Other Noteworthy Matchups

• Danielle Collins vs. Sofia Kenin: An all-American clash in the first round.
• Barbora Krejcikova vs. Magda Linette: Krejcikova is playing her first tournament of 2025 after a back injury.
• Diane Parry vs. Leylah Fernandez: The winner could face Liudmila Samsonova or Linda Noskova.
• Elina Svitolina vs. Clara Tauson: A battle for a spot in the second round.

Players to Watch

• Elina Svitolina: Two-time champion Elina Svitolina is aiming for a third title in Strasbourg. She won the title in 2020 and 2023. Svitolina is having a strong clay-court season, with a title in Rouen, a Madrid semifinal, and a Rome quarterfinal.

• Barbora Krejcikova: Krejcikova won her first career WTA singles title at Strasbourg in 2021, and then won the French Open two weeks later. She is returning to the tour after being sidelined with a back injury since November.

• Danielle Collins: Last year’s runner-up, Danielle Collins, is also in the main draw.

Tournament Storylines

• Emma Raducanu’s Clay Court Journey: Emma Raducanu is making her debut at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. This will be her final tournament before heading to the French Open.

• Jessica Pegula’s Quest for a Title: Jessica Pegula is seeking her first win at Strasbourg.

• Elena Rybakina’s Preparation for Roland Garros: Elena Rybakina is looking to gain momentum and confidence before heading to Roland Garros.

• Paula Badosa’s Comeback: Paula Badosa is returning to face Alize Cornet after injury issues.

The stage is set for an exciting week of tennis at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. With a field full of top players and intriguing matchups, fans can expect thrilling competition as players fine-tune their games ahead of the French Open.