Emma Raducanu’s journey at the 2024 US Open came to an abrupt end as she faced a tough first-round defeat against Sofia Kenin. The match, which ended with a scoreline of 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, saw Raducanu struggling to find her rhythm against the former Australian Open champion. This loss marks another challenging moment in Raducanu’s career, as she continues to search for the form that saw her win the US Open in 2021.
In her post-match interview, Raducanu expressed her disappointment, acknowledging the need to reassess her strategies and training regimen. “I feel down. I feel sad,” she admitted, reflecting on her performance. “Obviously, this is a tournament I really want to do well in.”
Raducanu’s journey since her historic win has been marred by injuries and inconsistent performances. After missing last year’s US Open due to surgeries on both wrists and an ankle, she had hoped to make a strong comeback. However, the lack of match practice and competitive play seemed to have taken its toll.
Despite the setback, Raducanu remains determined to bounce back. She mentioned her plans to “go back to the drawing board” and work on improving her game. With the next major tournament being the Australian Open at the start of the next season, Raducanu has a few months to regroup and prepare.
Her next scheduled event is the Korea Open in Seoul, starting on September 16. Until then, Raducanu plans to focus on training and analyzing her recent performances to identify areas for improvement. “The Slams are over for this year, but it’s not actually that long until Australia comes around again,” she noted, hinting at her long-term goals.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
Ranked no.72, Emma played her last match on the 27th of August when she lost to world no.54 Sofia Kenin 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the 1st round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Emma has a composed 18-12 match record. Emma Raducanu’s best performance of the year was getting to the semifinal in Nottingham.
Raducanu is scheduled to compete next in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tennis Open). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.