Emma Raducanu recently reflected on the challenges she has faced during her injury recovery process, acknowledging that impatience has been her greatest obstacle. In a candid admission, Raducanu shared how her eagerness to return to the court prematurely extended her recovery time.

“The biggest lesson I have learned when it comes to recovering from an injury is not to rush,” Raducanu stated. She emphasized that her impatience led to significant delays in her return to competitive play. “My impatience is one of my biggest failures. I basically rushed the recovery process and delayed my return by many months.”

Raducanu further explained the mental struggle that comes with injury, where the desire to push through can be counterproductive. “Often, almost double the recovery time, sometimes your mind makes you push, but over time you realize you are going backwards,” she added.

Her insights highlight the importance of patience and proper healing in an athlete’s career, offering a valuable lesson to others facing similar challenges.

Emma Raducanu in 2024

At the moment ranked no.69, Emma played her last match on the 2^nd of August when she surrendered to world no.40 Paula Badosa 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Washington (draw).

This year Raducanu owns a 18-11 match record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant result of the current season was reaching the semifinal in Nottingham.

Emma Raducanu will play the world no.48 Viktoriya Tomova in the final. Their record is 1-0 for Tomova.