Raducanu: “I have greatly improved my tennis and I am enjoying this sport every day again”

Reconciling with tennis was the goal of Emma Raducanu last year, and once achieved widely, in 2026, she sets much more ambitious goals. The British player is aware that she managed to climb out of a very deep hole and now she is enjoying the game again and sees herself capable of breaking into the world elite. This is how she expressed it before the United Cup 2026.

It seems unbelievable that Emma Raducanu is only 23 years old and has had to endure public scrutiny for her struggles to handle the abrupt, brilliant, and unexpected success she had at the US Open 2021. She started building her house from the roof instead of the foundations, leading to a total collapse of her career in the following years, suffocated by injuries, impossible expectations, media pressure, and suboptimal management of her public exposure. But everything has changed.

Raducanu acknowledges having rediscovered enjoyment in tennis and feels ready for big challenges in 2026

There were several turning points in 2025 when the British player significantly improved physically, left behind the spiral of injuries, and began to show clear signs of her potential once again. Under the guidance of Francis Roig, Raducanu has gradually been reconnecting with herself and now feels prepared to take a leap in quality. She expressed it this way in the press conference prior to the United Cup 2026, where she will debut with her new racket.

“I’ve had good training sessions in the last few weeks. I know that, even if everything doesn’t always go perfectly, I must remain consistent in my effort. That was what helped me the most last year and allowed me to rediscover the joy of tennis and the process I’m currently in,” explained a woman who will debut against Sakkari and Osaka in the team competition, facing maximum demands from the first week of the year.

When asked about her goals for 2026 and her assessment of her recent achievements, Emma Raducanu was resolute. “I’m very proud of what I’ve accomplished in the past year, working diligently day by day, greatly improving my physical condition, and enduring the demands of playing many matches. I believe I have also progressed a lot technically, and the most important thing is that I enjoy every moment I spend on the court,” stated the British player, excited about what she can achieve in a season that kicks off with this United Cup 2026.

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