British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu sat out most of the 2023 season because of her multiple injuries. Missing three out of four majors speaks volumes about the trouble that the young British tennis player was in. She underwent surgery for her ankle and both of her wrists this year. As she recuperated from the same all year long, she has finally given her fans some good news bringing respite to their apprehension. On the other hand, her critics did not leave her throughout her run after the 2021 US Open.
But this time Raducanu has special news followed by a special message for her critics.
Emma Raducanu makes fans rejoice with great news for next season
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The 2021 US Open champion showed immense talent and skill while winning her first major title. However, since then, she has been troubled by multiple injury issues repeatedly. But the unfortunate saga seems to have finally come to an end.
Raducanu has announced her comeback. In an interview with BBC London, she stated, “Next season I’ll be back.” Even though the 2023 season was truly disheartening for the British tennis sensation, she took that time to get herself better.
After her surgery, Emma Raducanu has focused on her health all year long and is finally coming back to tennis. When asked about how she deals with criticism, Raducanu had a new sense of confidence in her reply.
Emma Raducanu says the fact that her critics are still talking about her is a compliment:
“Next season I’ll be back. The fact they are still talking about me even though I'm not at these events is just a compliment. Someone told me 'worry when they are not talking about you.’”… pic.twitter.com/I2QuI0n1cg
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 20, 2023
She stated, “The fact they are still talking about me even though I’m not at these events is just a compliment.” She added, “Someone told me, ‘Worry when they are not talking about you.’” Hence, Raducanu is oozing that carefree mindset with resilience to make a strong comeback.
Keeping herself surrounded by people with her best interests in mind is going to be crucial for the next season. A former British world No. 1 has hence given her some serious questions to ponder.
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A former British world No. 1 wants Raducanu to question some relationships
The sudden rise to fame has put the British tennis star in the limelight. However, this might have also brought people near her, who are there to gain attention and move on to better endeavors.
For Andre Castle, former British world No. 1, it is important for Raducanu to have people who have her best interest in mind. In an interview with Tennis365, he wishes Raducanu questions the people surrounding her – whether they are her friends or if they are interacting with her because she is famous.
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