The year was 2021, and the event was the US Open. The whole world saw the rise of a young tennis prodigy from Britain, who stunned everyone and clinched the title coming from qualifiers. Since then, Emma Raducanu has been under the spotlight. But, ever since her US Open glory, she has failed to match that spark and is often seen struggling with form due to injuries. The year 2024 also hasn’t been the best for her. However, she is ready to make a bold statement next year!

Emma Raducanu has faced a tough few months due to injuries, but the 21-year-old is staying positive and has her sights set on a powerful return to the tennis court next year. After climbing from outside the top 200 to 57th in the rankings, Raducanu’s recent injuries have forced her to withdraw from several major tournaments, including the China Open, Wuhan Open, Ningbo Open, and even the Guangzhou Open. Last month, she retired midway through her quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina in the Korea Open after spraining ligaments in her foot.

Despite these setbacks, Raducanu remains determined to make a strong comeback. She has learned valuable lessons from the challenges she has faced. Talking to WomensHealth, she said, “Having been through such big changes, wellness to me now is the inner stillness I feel.” This approach has helped her stay calm and focused. For Raducanu, wellness means doing things that enrich her mind and body, such as hot yoga, reading, and studying.

Looking forward, Raducanu is ready to put in the hard work. “Yeah, I’m prepared to work hard and do some damage next year,” she boldly stated, signaling her intent to return even stronger. The tennis world will be watching closely as she prepares for her next season.

However, while her form might suggest that there is something going on with her, Emma Raducanu does not seem to care much about that as she focuses on her game.

Emma Raducanu ‘not too concerned’ by her form as she focuses on self-development

In an interview in March this year, Emma Raducanu opened up about her mindset coming into the year. While coming back to the court would mean wins and titles for players, she certainly did not seem to care much about that. Having been out of the court for much of the 2023 year due to injuries in the wrist and ankle, Raducanu suggested that she doesn’t seem too concerned about her results.

After coming back from an 8-month-long hiatus due to injury, Emma Raducanu suggested that her goal was to become a better tennis player. “I want to work on becoming a better tennis player,” Raducanu said. “I think, for me, I’m not too concerned about this year’s tournaments.” 

Ever since winning her US Open in 2021, there have been a lot of expectations from her. However, she does not seem to be much affected by them now. “Taking time to do that is very necessary and not just following the crowd, or playing a lot of matches, or dropping down [to Challenger level] to do that. I want to work on developing skills,” she added.

Thus, the question now remains: Will Emma Raducanu be able to make her comeback in the best ways in 2025? What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!