Tim Henman wants Emma Raducanu to reach World No. 32 before Wimbledon.
That would hand her a seeded spot in SW19, protecting her from tough early matches.
“It wasn’t the result or performance Raducanu was looking for today. She didn’t have the opportunities to dictate because Gauff was hitting so aggressively from the back of the court,” Henman told Sky Sports.
“But when you reflect on Raducanu’s clay-court season so far, it’s been very positive. The clay courts at Roland Garros are the trust, the best, they will suit Emma even more.
“Her game is moving in the right direction, she’s up to 42 in the live rankings. A number in the back of my mind is 32 – can she be seeded pre-Wimbledon and get that protection in the early rounds on grass?”