The trick isn't finding if she’s playing—it’s finding when. Tournaments post the "Order of Play" about 24 hours before the first ball is struck. Think of it as a tennis treasure map with your sanity as the prize.
Your best friend here is the official tournament website or the WTA app. They’ll list the schedule in local time, which is where the UK time zone math begins. Most tournaments are in Europe (CEST, one hour ahead of the UK) or the US (EST, five hours behind). It’s basically a math test you didn’t sign up for.
Also, remember that Emma rarely plays the first match of the day if she’s a big name. She’s often scheduled in the second or third slot on her court. That means you might be waiting two to three hours after the start time. Perfect for making a cup of tea and pacing your living room.
How to Avoid the “Wait, It’s Over?!” Panic
You know that sinking feeling? You check your phone, see “Raducanu wins 6-2, 6-4,” and realise the match ended three hours ago while you were making toast. Heartbreaking. To avoid this, set an alert on the WTA app. It’ll ping you 15 minutes before she steps on court.
Another pro tip: follow Emma’s official social media or the tournament’s Twitter feed. They often post a “on court soon” update. It’s like a personalized alarm clock, but with more tennis racket emojis.
