Emma Raducanu has accepted a wildcard into the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as she seeks to end her worst run of form since turning professional.
The former US Open champion is currently enduring a four-match losing streak, marking the poorest sequence of results in her career.
The British tennis star will attempt to reverse her fortunes at the Dubai tournament, having struggled to make an impact in recent competitions.
Raducanu's recent tournament appearances have yielded disappointing results, with first-round exits in both Abu Dhabi and Doha over the past fortnight.
Emma Raducanu has accepted a wildcard into the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as she seeks to end her worst run of form since turning professional
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The 22-year-old failed to capitalise on wildcard entries at both events, falling to Marketa Vondrousova in Abu Dhabi.
Her struggles continued in Doha, where she was defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova, extending her winless run.
Raducanu has, in the past, been accused of not working hard enough on the court.
Emma Raducanu has been working tirelessly behind the scenes as she looks to transform her fortunes
But her decision to take another wildcard speaks volumes, with the 22-year-old also working tirelessly behind the scenes as she looks to turn the situation around.
She remains on the lookout for a new coach but is keen to keep playing tennis, having been plagued by injuries ever since her remarkable US Open triumph back in 2021.
In January, Raducanu parted ways with Nick Cavaday after a 14-month partnership that had brought stability to her career.
The British player expressed gratitude for their collaboration, stating: "I'd like to thank Nick for a great partnership over the last year and a bit, especially being post-surgeries he helped get me back inside the world's top 60."
She added that she expects to "stay in touch" with her former coach, who had played a crucial role in her return to competitive tennis.
Cavaday's departure was attributed to his own health concerns, with the coach having missed several tournaments due to medical issues.
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"At this moment in time, it's important for me to spend some more time at home and prioritise getting back to full health which is hard to do with the extensive calendar," Cavaday explained.
The departing coach expressed satisfaction with their partnership's achievements, noting: "I am very happy to have been able to work with Emma over the last 14 months."
He added: "I am glad Emma is back to being established on tour now with a ranking inside the top 60."
Emma Raducanu has struggled in recent weeks, with the former US Open champion's form nosediving despite her being fully fit
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The timing of Cavaday's departure was particularly challenging for Raducanu, coming just as she was establishing a stable team around her.
The British player had recently strengthened her support structure with the addition of fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura, who joined her team at the end of last year.
