Emma Raducanu received a favorable opening draw at the WTA 1000 draw in Indian Wells but she will face a very difficult challenge if she reaches the second round. After the Indian Wells main draw was released, it was revealed that the Briton would face world No. 52 Moyuka Uchijima in the first round.

Emma Raducanu is in line to meet world No 3 Coco Gauff should she win her first-round match at Indian Wells, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are on course for another blockbuster encounter in the men’s draw.

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