Does Emma Raducanu Lack Fitness for the WTA Tour? Her ‘Undercooked’ Confession Sheds Light on a Harsh Reality

In 2021, Emma Raducanu shocked the world. She became the first, and as of now, the only player to win a grand slam after playing in the qualifying rounds in the Open Era. However, her performance following the victory has been subpar. She has failed to recreate the results and couldn’t manage to win any tournaments following her slam win. Her form became worse in 2023.

After many losses, Raducanu had to sit out the entire year due to injury. She returned this year and said that she is playing with a different mindset as US Open glory actually became detrimental to her. 

Emma Raducanu reveals she lacks in abilities against other WTA stars

Fans of Raducanu have been hoping for her return to the top since the end of 2021. She has not managed to reach her potential, as lackluster performances have overtaken her career. Speaking to CNN, the Briton is planning on tearing her usual self apart and building it again from the pieces. She has different goals this year and is looking to take the year one match at a time.

“For me, the goal and the priority this year is, of course, to finish the year healthy and also to not just chase tournaments and chase points. Because I feel like, in comparison to other players on Tour, I’m very undercooked.”

She further explained, “I went to school, and then I all of a sudden won the US Open, and I just hop from tournament to tournament. So I don’t think I necessarily have all the base for fundamentals locked down, and when I do, then I’m looking forward to hopefully capsizing more tournaments.”  

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In the ongoing WTA Tour, Raducanu is not faring much better. She was eliminated in round 2 of the ASB Classics and the Australian Open. Tennis fans scathed her once again following her exits, but many are backing her up as well.

Raducanu gets a savior

Fans took to social media after Raducanu’s exit from the Australian Open to flame her return. However, Mark Petchey, former British player, said, “The naysayers won’t have a lot longer to be negative about @EmmaRaducanu. Better fill your boots before she is back in the business ends of most events”. Not only are fans flaming her for losses, but she is also catching flak for taking medical timeouts when matches go to set number 3.

While she is facing troubles with her game and tennis fans flaming her, she also has many coming to her defense. As she looks to rebuild her old winning self, she will need the support of the tennis world to ensure proper development.

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