Emma Raducanu learns Indian Wells fate with blockbuster clash lined up

British tennis star Emma Raducanu could be set to face world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round at Indian Wells in California.

The prestigious tournament, considered by many to be the unofficial fifth Grand Slam, gets underway on Wednesday with massive ranking points up for grabs.

Raducanu enjoyed her career-best Indian Wells performance last year in what was undoubtedly her finest showing in an injury-hit 2023 campaign.

The 2021 US Open champion arrived as a wildcard and produced impressive wins over Danka Kovinic, Magda Linette and Beatriz Haddad Maia.