Barbora Krejcikova, the former Wimbledon champion, showcased her prowess at the WTA 500 Korea Open 2025 Presented by Motiva, decisively overcoming Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova with a commanding score of 6-1, 6-2. The match concluded in just 76 minutes, allowing Krejcikova to secure her place in the second round before inclement weather disrupted the tournament schedule. Rain forced a halt to all play, affecting not only the remainder of Tuesday’s matches but also delaying Wednesday’s activities.
Krejcikova was the sole player to complete a match on the second day of the tournament, though the commencement of play was pushed back by two hours due to the weather conditions. In her next contest, she awaits the winner of the match between 8th-seeded Emma Raducanu and Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian, which was among the numerous fixtures postponed owing to the persistent downpour.
British No. 1 Emma Raducanu opted to withdraw from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals to concentrate on her WTA ranking and to work with her new coach, Francisco Roig. She accepted a wild card to compete in Seoul, hoping to utilize this opportunity to enhance her game and position on the tour.
The weather in Seoul has remained tumultuous, leading to the postponement of key matches. Raducanu’s encounter with Cristian was rescheduled for Wednesday, but further delays ensued as the rain continued unabated. The UK audience eagerly awaited an approximate start at 6 a.m., only to be met with further setbacks.
On Tuesday, only two other matches proceeded before being interrupted by rain. Diana Shnaider, the fifth seed from Russia, initially struggled, dropping the first set 6-2 to American qualifier Caty McNally, but she rallied to win the second set by the same score, leveling the contest before the weather intervened.
Defending champion and sixth seed Beatriz Haddad Maia faced the Korean wild card Back Dayeon, but her match, like others including those involving Dutch player Suzan Lamens against Germany’s Tatjana Maria and Sorana Cirstea against Russian qualifier Anastasia Zakharova, also fell victim to the weather.
As the tournament looks to resume, all eyes will be on Krejcikova as she continues her campaign, alongside a crowded draw awaiting their chance to take the court in Seoul.
