Emma Raducanu set to face Angelique Kerber in opening round of Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart

Emma Raducanu is set to take on Angelique Kerber in the opening round of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart after a stellar performance in the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers. Raducanu led Great Britain to a 3-1 victory over France, beating Caroline Garcia and Diane Parry along the way.

Kerber, a former champion in Stuttgart, will be looking to make her mark in the tournament once again. Both players received wild cards for the event, adding to the excitement of their matchup.

The WTA 500 tournament will also feature top-ranked players such as Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, who have first-round byes. The competition promises to be fierce, with eight of the world’s top 10 players in the mix.

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With Raducanu and Kerber set to face off in Stuttgart, tennis fans are in for an exciting showdown as the tournament kicks off. Stay tuned to Sky Sports for all the latest updates and live coverage of the action-packed event.