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Emma Raducanu He has caught the attention of more than one in his first training sessions in Australia that he had on December 31, as he played with a racket from the Japanese brand Yonex, in what seems to be the end of his relationship with the American Wilson.
The 2021 US Open champion, who is on Australian soil to compete in the United Cup 2026was seen in her practice sessions with her coach, the Spanish Francis Roigusing the Yonex EZONE model.
Since his emergence into the elite more than four years ago, Raducanu had been one of Wilson’s main ambassadorsa brand with which he achieved his historic title in New York. Although commercially promoted the “Blade” lineit is said that he actually used used an older model, la Wilson Steam 100but camouflaged with the “Blade” paint.
The transition to Yonex It might not be the only movement Raducanowell andIn recent weeks, rumors have appeared that place Raducanu leaves Nike to join Uniqlo from 2026following in the footsteps of legends like Roger Federer.
However, in his first appearance on the Australian slopes this December 31, The player was still wearing Nike clothingsuggesting that any possible sponsor change would be formally revealed with the start of the new year or during its official competition debut that begins this January 2.
When will Emma Raducanu make her debut at the United Cup 2026?
The effectiveness of your new weapon will be put to the test next January 3when Raducano lead the Great Britain team in the United Cup 2026 in front of Japan. In her first outing, the Toronto-born will face Naomi Osaka, currently 16th in the WTA ranking, in what will be the first test for the British in the 2026 season. Two days later, she will face the former Top 10, María Sakkari.
“I am honored to be able to make my United Cup debut in January. Representing my country is a unique opportunity and a week to enjoy“, Raducanu declared to the WTA about the mixed tournament that will serve as an ‘opener’ for the Australian Open 2026.
