Emma Raducanu is the star of the show as Australian Open preparations ramp up at the Hobart International. The British is seeded first for the WTA 250 event - with the main draw commencing Monday, January 12. Other gun players including USA's McCartney Kessler and Spain's Jessica Bouzas-Maneiro.

Emma Raducanu’s first round clash at the Hobart International has been delayed twice due to heavy rain. The British No.1 had taken the first set against Camila Osorio on Tuesday. However,

With the Australian Open starting on Sunday, Emma Raducanu will hope for some positive performances in Hobart. Raducanu lost her first match of 2026 to Maria Sakkari at the United Cup 6-3 3-6 6-1. The Briton is the top seed in Hobart, with American McCartney Kessler - 36th in the world - the number two seed.

Emma Raducanu didn't get to finish her Hobart today as rain suspended play twice before the tournament organizers decided to call it a day. On Tuesday, the Briton - who is the No. 1 seed at this year's Hobart tournament edition - took to the Hobart court for the first time in her career.

Hobart, Australia — After winning line honors in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race aboard the supermaxi Master Lock Comanche on Sunday, co-skippers Matt Allen and James Mayo declared they had achieved “redemption” for last year’s foiled campaign.

Day 3 at the WTA 250 in Hobart continues with former runner-up Elisabetta Cocciaretto still in the running to better her 2023 performance as she faces Ann Li.

In the Hobart quarterfinal, Raducanu is projected to meet a seeded player for the first time in the tournament - No. 5 seed Jessica Bouzas. In the top half of the draw, a projected semifinal sees the 2021 US Open champion taking on No. 3 seed Iva Jovic, who is coming off an Auckland semifinal appearance.