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Emma Raducanu is currently ranked 296 as she returns from long-term injuries. AP
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Emma Raducanu serves to Marie Bouzkova during their first-round match at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. AP
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Emma Raducanu hits a backhand to Marie Bouzkova. AP
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Marie Bouzkova plays a forehand to Emma Raducanu. AP
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Emma Raducanu defeated Marie Bouzkova in straight sets at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. AP
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Emma Raducanu will face Ons Jabeur in the second round in Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Marie Bouzkova struggled to hold serve against Emma Raducanu. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Marie Bouzkova held three break leads in the first set but was unable to maintain her advantage. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Emma Raducanu won four games in a row to win the first set. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Emma Raducanu won five games in a row to win the second set and seal the victory. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu is currently ranked 296 as she returns from long-term injuries. AP
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Emma Raducanu serves to Marie Bouzkova during their first-round match at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. AP
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Emma Raducanu hits a backhand to Marie Bouzkova. AP
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Marie Bouzkova plays a forehand to Emma Raducanu. AP
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Emma Raducanu defeated Marie Bouzkova in straight sets at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. AP
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Emma Raducanu will face Ons Jabeur in the second round in Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Marie Bouzkova struggled to hold serve against Emma Raducanu. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Marie Bouzkova held three break leads in the first set but was unable to maintain her advantage. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Emma Raducanu won four games in a row to win the first set. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Emma Raducanu won five games in a row to win the second set and seal the victory. Getty Images
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Emma Raducanu is currently ranked 296 as she returns from long-term injuries. AP
Abu Dhabi Open: Ons Jabeur to face Emma Raducanu in second round
British wildcard defeats Marie Bouzkova and set up blockbuster clash with the Tunisian second seed
Jon Turner
05 February, 2024
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