Emma Raducanu has been given a wildcard entry to the Indian Wells Open in her first tournament since winning the US Open.
The 18-year-old claimed a sensational triumph at Flushing Meadows earlier this month, becoming the first qualifier to take a major title.
Advertisement
Raducanu defeated fellow unseeded teenager Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in the final of only her second grand slam.
The Briton did not drop a set throughout her fairytale run and climbed from 150th in the WTA rankings to now sit 22nd.
And Raducanu's remarkable display has earned her the opportunity to enjoy further stateside success at Indian Wells, having missed the cut when the entry list was first announced during the US Open.
A desert debut you won't want to miss.
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) September 28, 2021
See you in #TennisParadise, @EmmaRaducanu pic.twitter.com/NFHSwGaBfa
She still has an outside chance of making the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, with appearances planned at tournaments in Russia and Romania later in October.
Raducanu's hopes of another deep run at Indian Wells have been boosted by the absence of superstar pair Naomi Osaka and Ash Barty, who have both withdrawn from the event.