The 2021 US Open Champion, Emma Raducanu, will be hoping for a quick start on the hard courts as she eyes up her route back to the top.
Finally the onslaught of career upheaval seems to be subsiding as Emma Raducanu looks to reposition herself at the top of the WTA.
A sharp Wimbledon campaign saw her beat Elise Mertens and Maria Sakkari before defeat in the last 16 to powerful qualifier Lulu Sun.
Controversially skipping the Olympics, Raducanu has already found her feet in the American hard courts, with a run to the quarter-finals at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.
A constantly glimmering presence, the 21-year-old looks to be finally enjoying her tennis again, after an immensely difficult stint on the operation table.
Emma Raducanu discusses one of her biggest ‘downfalls’ in her career
After an injury-hampered season which saw Raducanu undergo three surgeries on her wrists and ankle, the British star is already reflecting on her young career.
In an interview with Marie Claire, she said: “I think the biggest lesson I’ve learnt in terms of injury recovery is not to rush back. My impatience is probably one of my biggest downfalls because I basically rushed the process of my recovery, and set myself back many months.
“Instead of taking me four months to return to play, it took me eight. And it took me seven months without hitting balls, when I should have been hitting balls after a month-and-a-half.
“So I think having people who are really strict with you in coming back from injury is important. People who are literally counting every shot that you hit and making it really scientific, not just on feeling, because sometimes your mind overtakes your body, and by pushing more you’re actually setting yourself back.”
Raducanu recently revealed the tournament she would most like to win, with her ambition and love for the game clearly reinstated.
What has Emma Raducanu’s form been like in 2024?
Emma Raducanu’s form in 2024 has shown significant improvement after a challenging period in her career.
Following the three surgeries and subsequent dip in the rankings, Raducanu made a strong comeback on the clay courts, notably with an impressive win against Angelique Kerber in Stuttgart.
She also contributed to Great Britain’s success in the Billie Jean King Cup against a tidy French outfit, further highlighting her resurgence.
Raducanu’s performance has been characterized by a focus on developing her skills and maintaining her health, rather than immediate tournament victories.
Her progress is evident in her recent run at Wimbledon, where she displayed dominance in her service games and overall gameplay.
This renewed form and confidence suggest that the 2021 US Open champion is on a promising path, aiming for a rapid rise in the WTA rankings as she continues to compete against top-tier players.
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