The ascent of 21-year-old Emma Raducanu into the limelight was nothing short of spectacular, marked by her remarkable victory at the US Open 2021 against Canada’s Leylah Fernandez, triumphing with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in the final. What made this win even more extraordinary was her entry into the tournament through the qualifying rounds.
However, Raducanu is currently taking time off the court to recuperate from fitness concerns, prompting discussions about her future trajectory in tennis. Renowned tennis coach Rick Macci recently offered his perspective, stressing the importance of handling pressure for Raducanu’s return to the top echelons of the sport.
Macci highlighted the case of Carlos Alcaraz, whose career took a significant turn due to early success, underscoring the necessity of readiness and mental fortitude in handling the demands of professional tennis. Emphasizing Raducanu’s exceptional talent, Macci pointed out that while confidence and fitness might fluctuate, her technical prowess, evident from her Grand Slam victory, remains undeniable.
The coach suggested that Raducanu should embrace the pressure that comes with aspiring to be among the best in the world. Handling media scrutiny and external opinions is an integral part of being a top athlete, according to Macci, who stressed the need for mental resilience in dealing with such pressures.
Addressing Raducanu’s reported feelings about the mental and physical strain following her US Open victory, Macci expressed a belief in the necessity of being impervious to external criticism. He offered his guidance to help her develop the mental resilience essential for a successful comeback.
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Macci emphasized the significance of both remembering successes and learning from adversities. Encouraging Raducanu to perceive challenges as opportunities for growth, he underlined the importance of having the ability to move past setbacks in the pursuit of greatness.
The words of wisdom from Macci shed light on the importance of resilience, mental toughness, and handling external pressures for Raducanu to achieve sustained success in her promising tennis career.
Emma Raducanu in 2023
LWWLLWWLWW Now the world no.294, Emma played her last match on the 18th of April when she was defeated by world no.13 Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-1 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
Presently, during this year the Brit has a compiled 5-5 match record.
Emma Raducanu |
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