Emma Raducanu Profile for Indian Wells Open 2027
The British 2021 US Open champion and former World Number 10 with a 2025 Indian Wells quarterfinal.
Emma Raducanu Biography and Overview
Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player born on 13 November 2002 in Toronto Canada and raised in Bromley London. She plays right handed with a two handed backhand. At the 2021 US Open she became the first qualifier ever to win a Grand Slam singles title and she did it without dropping a set.
She reached a career high WTA ranking of No. 10 in July 2022. At the BNP Paribas Open 2027 at Indian Wells from 28 February to 14 March 2027 she is expected in the main draw using a protected ranking after a leg stress fracture ended her 2026 season early. Her best Indian Wells result is the 2025 quarterfinal. See the Indian Wells 2027 schedule and the ticket guide for event planning.
Emma Raducanu Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Emma Raducanu |
| Nickname | The Cinderella Kid |
| Date of birth | 13 November 2002 |
| Age | 23 |
| Birthplace | Toronto Ontario Canada |
| Residence | Bromley London United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British and Canadian dual citizen |
| Languages | English Mandarin Chinese and Romanian |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | About 52 to 57 kg |
| Plays | Right handed with a two handed backhand |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| Career high ranking | No. 10 (11 July 2022) |
| Current ranking | Around No. 107 in October 2026 |
| Coach | Andrew Richardson |
| Racket | Wilson Blade 98 |
| Career prize money | About 6.56 million dollars |
| Estimated net worth | About 13.5 million pounds |
Who Is Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu is one of the most recognisable figures in British tennis. She is known for clean ball striking powerful groundstrokes and fast accurate serving. She won the 2021 US Open at age 18 in only her second Grand Slam main draw.
That run made her the first British woman to win a major singles title since Virginia Wade in 1977 and earned her the nickname The Cinderella Kid. She remains among the most marketable athletes in world sport.
Family and Background
Raducanu comes from a multicultural academically focused family and is an only child. Her father Ion Raducanu is from Bucharest Romania and works in finance. Her mother Renee Zhai is from Shenyang China and also works in finance.
The family moved from Toronto to Bromley when Emma was two years old which is why she holds both British and Canadian citizenship. She grew up in a trilingual home and speaks English Mandarin Chinese and Romanian.
Personal Life
She is unmarried with no children. Her relationship status has been reported inconsistently in the press so details about a partner are best treated with caution.
Education
Raducanu attended Bickley Primary School and then Newstead Wood School in Orpington. She finished in 2021 with A Levels in mathematics and economics and earned an A star in mathematics and an A in economics. She says her studies sharpened how she reads matches.
Emma Raducanu Tennis Career
Raducanu started playing tennis at age 5 at the Parklangley Club and later the Bromley Tennis Centre before moving to the National Tennis Centre. She won seven junior titles and reached the Wimbledon and US Open girls quarterfinals in 2018. She turned professional in 2018.
Her 2021 breakthrough included a Wimbledon fourth round as a wild card and then the US Open title where she won ten matches in a row without dropping a set and beat Leylah Fernandez in the final. Injuries followed including surgeries on both wrists and an ankle.
In 2024 she returned to the top 100 with a Wimbledon fourth round. In 2025 she reached the Miami Open quarterfinal and the Washington semifinal. In 2026 she reached the Transylvania Open final and lost to Sorana Cirstea before a leg stress fracture ended her season.
Emma Raducanu at Indian Wells Open 2027
The 2027 BNP Paribas Open runs from 28 February to 14 March 2027 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California. Raducanu is expected to use a WTA protected ranking reported at around No. 31 to enter the main draw directly. The bracket is published in late February 2027.
Emma Raducanu Indian Wells Results by Year
| Year | Round reached | Key result |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Main draw expected | Confirmed when the draw is released |
| 2026 | Third round | Lost to Amanda Anisimova |
| 2025 | Quarterfinal | First hard court WTA 1000 quarterfinal |
| 2024 | Third round | Strong run in her comeback year |
| 2023 | Fourth round | Beat higher ranked players before the round of 16 exit |
| 2022 | Third round | Lost to Petra Martic while managing minor physical issues |
| 2021 | Second round | Debut after her US Open title and lost to Aliaksandra Sasnovich |
2027 Outlook and Schedule
She has not won a title at Indian Wells. Her 2025 quarterfinal is the benchmark she will chase. Follow the official BNP Paribas Open site and our Indian Wells 2027 schedule for confirmed order of play.
Emma Raducanu Titles Awards and Records
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| WTA singles titles | 1 (2021 US Open) |
| ITF singles titles | 3 |
| Grand Slam best | Champion 2021 US Open |
| Historic record | First qualifier male or female to win a Grand Slam singles title |
| Historic record | Won the 2021 US Open without dropping a set across ten matches |
| Historic record | First British woman to win a major singles title since 1977 |
| Honours | MBE and BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021 and WTA Newcomer of the Year 2021 |
| Career singles record | 158 wins and 94 losses |
Emma Raducanu Ranking and Points
Raducanu reached her career high singles ranking of No. 10 on 11 July 2022. After an injury affected 2026 she sits around No. 107. Her protected ranking of around No. 31 is expected to help her entries in early 2027.
Rankings and points move weekly so check the official WTA list for the live figure.
Emma Raducanu Net Worth and Endorsements
Emma Raducanu has earned about 6.56 million dollars in career prize money. Her net worth is estimated at around 13.5 million pounds with some reports placing it higher. Most of it comes from endorsements and prize money.
Emma Raducanu FAQ
Where was Emma Raducanu born and what is her nationality?
She was born in Toronto Canada on 13 November 2002 and holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. She was raised in Bromley London.
Who are Emma Raducanu parents?
Her father is Ion Raducanu from Bucharest Romania and her mother is Renee Zhai from Shenyang China. Both work in finance.
Does Emma Raducanu have any siblings?
No. She is an only child.
What is Emma Raducanu ethnicity?
Her heritage is mixed with a Romanian father and a Chinese mother. She grew up speaking English Mandarin Chinese and Romanian.
What did Emma Raducanu achieve at the 2021 US Open?
She became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam singles title and won ten matches in a row without dropping a set at age 18.
How tall is Emma Raducanu?
The WTA lists her at 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in).
What is Emma Raducanu net worth?
It is estimated at around 13.5 million pounds and comes mainly from endorsements and prize money.
What racket does Emma Raducanu use?
She endorses Wilson gear and the Blade 98.
What is Emma Raducanu best Indian Wells result?
Her deepest run is the 2025 quarterfinal. She has not won a title there.
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