Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is likely at the lowest point of her career. The British athlete was absent for the 2023 season but has been under scrutiny for most of 2024.
Off the court, she faced criticism for not respecting Andy Murray during the Scottish legend’s farewell tournament. She was scheduled to play mixed doubles with Murray but withdrew before the match to prioritize her singles game. However, her singles performances have not been satisfactory lately.
I don’t think I will ever be the player who is playing close to 30 events a year. It is not my style – it never has been. When I was playing juniors even, I would just play a few tournaments, play the slams and go to school. I have kind of always done it that way. Even when I won the US Open, I only played a few tournaments that year. Yes, they were closer together. I am not in any big rush to play loads. I would rather target tournaments and be ready to play the tournaments that I am entered in.Emma Raducanu said in New York (H/T: Tennis365)
Recently, she lost in the first round of the US Open to Sofia Kenin, just three years after winning her only Grand Slam title. Due to a lack of court time and match play, critics have advised Raducanu to maximize her tournament schedule.
Now, she is set to play three tournaments in her post-US Open plans. Initially, she was booked to compete in the Korea Open in Seoul and the Hong Kong Open at the end of October. She has now added the China Open to her 2024 tennis calendar.
Exploring the chances of Emma Raducanu to win a Grand Slam in 2025
The image of Emma Raducanu, her knee bandaged and bleeding, serving an ace to win the US Open remains one of tennis’s most unforgettable moments. As a British teenager and a qualifier, she rose to stardom just months after completing her A-Levels, achieving what she could never have dreamed of.
Raducanu was quickly celebrated as the new star of British tennis, becoming a symbol of hope and ambition. Major global brands were eager to sign her for endorsements, recognizing her as a new icon in the sport.
However, three years have passed since that incredible victory in New York, and the excitement around Raducanu has somewhat faded. She has played only 83 matches since then, winning 42, and has struggled with injuries as her body adjusts to the demands of professional tennis. Between February 2022 and January 2023, she retired from five matches and underwent three surgeries, which cut her season short last April.
Still, the question remains on everyone’s mind: Will Emma Raducanu win another Grand Slam? Even if the answer is no, the 21-year-old has already accomplished more than anyone could have expected. She gave British tennis fans unforgettable memories in 2021 and secured her financial future by taking advantage of her success and the opportunities it brought.
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