Raducanu, who hasn't played since Indian Wells in March due to a viral illness and hand injury, begins her campaign in Rome with a first-round bye. Her opener will come against either world No 72 Solana Sierra or a qualifier. Should she advance, a potential quarter-final showdown with world No 8 Mirra Andreeva awaits. biznow.biz
All WTA top 20 players are participating in the final WTA 1000 event before the French Open, where Gauff is the reigning champion. Defending champion Jasmine Paolini and world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka are also in Raducanu's half of the draw.
