Despite facing setbacks, 21-year-old tennis sensation Emma Raducanu remains determined to make her mark on the court. After battling a stomach bug during her loss at the Australian Open, Raducanu showcased encouraging tennis, culminating in a victory over Marie Bouzkova in Abu Dhabi. However, her journey was halted in the quarter-finals by Ons Jabeur.
Raducanu’s resilience and commitment to improvement were evident as she received a wildcard entry into the Qatar Open. Drawn to face world No. 32 Anhelina Kalinina in the opening round, Raducanu recognizes the challenge ahead but remains undeterred. Speaking on Sky Sports Tennis, she emphasized the importance of her recent matches in refining her skills. “It’s been good for me to have a few matches under my belt now and in practice I’m really improving some specific areas technically,” she remarked.
Despite her recent return to the court following surgery, Raducanu expressed satisfaction with her physical condition, noting her ability to handle consecutive matches without issues. Reuniting with childhood coach Nick Cavaday, she highlighted her primary goals of maintaining health and consistency. “My main goal is to stay healthy injury-wise, sickness-wise, also another goal is consistency,” she stated.
Acknowledging the necessity of adapting to technical changes, Raducanu outlined her approach to implementing tweaks in her game. “In recent months I made a few technical tweaks so I mean to try and change something technically it’s difficult,” she explained. Through dedicated practice and match play, she aims to solidify these adjustments and build on her progress.
As Raducanu continues her journey on the professional circuit, her determination to overcome challenges and strive for improvement serves as a testament to her resilience and ambition. With each match, she seeks to refine her skills and establish herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
LWWWLWWLWW Ranked world no.262, Raducanu played her last match on the 7th of February when she was overcome by world no.6 Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-1 in the 2nd round in Abu Dhabi (draw).
At present, during this year Raducanu has an overall 3-3 record.
