Emma Raducanu remains optimistic despite her defeat to Coco Gauff at the Italian Open, emphasizing her commitment to continuous improvement. The British star was outplayed by Gauff in tricky conditions, losing 6-1, 6-2, but she walked away from the match focused on the positives.
Raducanu acknowledged the challenge of competing against one of the world’s best players but expressed her determination to keep working on her game. She highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong mindset, stating that she does not want to “hide in a hole somewhere” but instead aims to keep playing and improving.
Reflecting on her approach, Raducanu shared that she has adopted a philosophy of trying to “win the day,” focusing on small victories rather than dwelling on setbacks. She believes this mindset makes the journey more enjoyable and sustainable, helping her navigate the ups and downs of professional tennis.
With the French Open approaching, Raducanu is looking forward to continuing her progress and competing at the highest level. Her resilience and positive outlook demonstrate her commitment to growth, reinforcing her status as one of the sport’s most promising talents.
Gauff in Rome, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.3, Coco has an overall 22-7 record in 2025. The American is participating in Rome where she managed to beat the world no.156 Victoria Mboko 3-6 6-2 6-1, the world no.32 Magda Linette 7-5 6-3 and the world no.49 Emma Raducanu 6-1 6-2.
The American has won 1 title in 2025 in Australia. Coco was the finalist in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open).
The American won 10 titles in her career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Emma Raducanu in 2025
Currently the world no.49, Raducanu played her last match on the 12th of May when she was defeated by world no.3 Cori Gauff 6-1 6-2 in the 4th round in Rome (draw).
At present, during this year Emma owns a 11-9 record.
Cori Gauff and Emma Raducanu fought against each other just twice. Their current record is 2-0 for Gauff.
