Emma Raducanu facing early Australian Open blow as Brit left sweating | Tennis | Sport

Tennis Australia has already given a wildcard to 2018 champion Caroline Wozniacki, who is coming out of retirement to compete. A further two spots will be handed to French and American players as part of an agreement with their respective opens.

Another wildcard is typically reserved for a player from the Asia-Pacific region, leaving four more for Australian women in their home event.

Raducanu may have hoped for sympathy from the tournament organisers as she makes her comeback from injury, but could instead be forced to go through the qualifiers.