Emma Raducanu is approaching the Italian Open with renewed confidence, describing the tournament as a fresh start in her career. The British star, who has faced ups and downs in recent months, is eager to reset her mindset and focus on steady progress.
Raducanu, who exited in the second round of the Madrid Open, has been working closely with her trainer Mark Petchey to refine her approach. She has emphasized a shift away from overly technical training, instead prioritizing consistency and aggressive play.
Speaking ahead of her first-round match, Raducanu expressed excitement about returning to Rome, noting the improvements in the tournament facilities since her last appearance. She highlighted the importance of staying positive and taking things one step at a time.
The former US Open champion is set to face a qualifier in her opening match, with world number 20 Ekaterina Alexandrova waiting in the second round if she advances.
Emma Raducanu in 2025
Currently the world no.49, Emma played her last match on the 25th of April when she was defeated by world no.27 Marta Kostyuk 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the 2nd round in Madrid (draw).
Currently, during this season Emma has achieved a composed 8-8 record.
