Raducanu Slams "Nonsense" Australian Open Late-Night Start

Emma Raducanu has criticized the Australian Open's scheduling, calling her late-night first-round match "very difficult" and saying the decision "makes no sense." The British No. 1 is set to play her opener against Mananchaya Sawangkaew on Sunday night. This follows a men's match, meaning a very late finish. Raducanu has had minimal time to adjust to Melbourne Park after playing in a tournament in Hobart. The Australian Open now splits its first round across three days, which could have allowed her match to be scheduled for Monday. Despite the complaint, Raducanu says her focus is on the game. "I’m just trying to focus and turn it around for tomorrow," she stated.