For the next three weeks, tennis turns its gaze eastward as the much-anticipated “Asian swing” kicks off, a three-week gauntlet that can define seasons. Its timing is brutal yet golden, sitting right before the year-end finals and offering a last, desperate push for the few remaining spots. For some, it’s a lifeline; for others, a chance to bank precious points they missed earlier. But as the action is set to ignite at the Korea Open , sudden disruptions have delayed matches, leaving Emma Raducanu , Caty McNally , Barbora Krejčíková, and others waiting in the wings, their momentum paused just when every point matters most.

Rain ruled the day in Seoul, forcing fans and players alike into a frustrating wait as the WTA 500 schedule came to a grinding halt. The drama began early whe

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