Krejcikova Advances at Korea Open as Rain Disrupts Schedule
Barbora Krejcikova progressed to the second round of the Korea Open 2025 presented by Motiva in Seoul after defeating qualifier Tatiana Prozorova 6-1, 6-2. Rain significantly impacted the tournament schedule, postponing several matches including that of Emma Raducanu.
Krejcikova's Victory and Rain Delays
Krejcikova was the only player to complete a match on Day 2 despite facing over two hours of delays. Shortly after her victory, the rain returned, further disrupting the schedule. Her next opponent will be either Emma Raducanu or Jaqueline Cristian, whose first-round match was postponed.
Other matches affected by the weather included Diana Shnaider against qualifier Caty McNally. Shnaider split sets, losing the first 6-2 and winning the second 6-2 before play was halted. The matches featuring Beatriz Haddad Maia, Suzan Lamens, and Sorana Cirstea were also postponed.
Raducanu's Match Postponed and Billie Jean King Cup Decision
Emma Raducanu's first-round match against Jaqueline Cristian was officially suspended until Wednesday due to the heavy rain in Seoul. Tuesday's play was completely cancelled. Raducanu chose to compete in the WTA 500 event in Seoul instead of representing Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, aiming to improve her ranking.
Raducanu's Focus on Ranking and Development
Following her third-round defeat at the US Open, Raducanu is determined to make progress and build on her results from the North American hard-court swing. Seeded eighth in Seoul, she could potentially face Barbora Krejcikova in the second round. The top seed in her quarter is Iga Swiatek.
Prioritizing Individual Development
Raducanu’s decision to skip the Billie Jean King Cup has drawn some criticism. However, Sonia Twigg of Telegraph Sport argues that Raducanu is right to prioritize her individual development under her new coach, Francis Roig. After reaching a ranking of 36th at the end of August after injury free year. Her recent progress and the opportunity to work with Roig are key factors in her decision.
