Despite her lack of experience on the surface, Raducanu feels she has learned a lot through her intense training regime and has enjoyed it. Other players, like men’s number 36 Alexander Bublik, have expressed their deep dislike for playing on clay, which can be a divisive subject.
The Briton added: “I feel like I do like sliding, and once I time it right and spend more time on clay I’m sure this could be a really good surface for me. I feel like I have got a lot more potential physically. I’ll learn more about it over time. I feel like I can really use it and play aggressive whilst also being able to move well.”
Harriet Dart is first up for Great Britain on Friday as she takes on Vondrousova, before Raducanu faces Martincova later in the day. On Saturday they will switch and play the other opponent, before the doubles gets under way. The winners will be guaranteed a place in the finals even later this year.
