‘It Was Too Raw’ – Injury-Riddled Emma Raducanu Sheds Light on Her Ordeal as Staying Away From Tennis Took a Toll on Her

Having to stay away from your favorite activity is nothing short of torture. However, tennis superstar Emma Raducanu has revealed she did not watch any tennis while recovering from injury over the past few months. The 2022 US Open champion was speaking in an interview with Prime Video Sport where she made the surprising admission.

Emma Raducanu has been sidelined since retiring from her opening match at the Korea Open in September due to a wrist injury. The long layoff is her first extended time away from the court since her stunning Grand Slam triumph last year. Raducanu’s love for tennis goes against her action of not watching it for so many months. However, a determined Raducanu candidly expressed her reasons.

Emma Raducanu’s surprising revelation about time off the court

Emma Raducanu is still a fan of tennis. However, her focus has been to do more than just watch tennis on the television. “I didn’t actually watch any tennis,” Raducanu told Prime Video Sport (Prime Video Sport, 2022). “I was just resting and recovering and focusing on my rehab. I didn’t pick up a racket for a couple months.”

The 19-year-old elaborated that she wanted to give her full attention to the rehabilitation process and avoid any distractions. When interviewed, “And have you been able to watch any tennis over the last couple of months? Have you watched any us open?”. Raducanu responded saying, “I didn’t watch any of the US Open. When the Slams were happening and it was too raw. You know the feeling of playing, you knew the feeling of walking out onto the court. It’s a bit close to home, so I stayed away from the US Open.” Yes, it’s true, Emma Raducanu misses tennis too much to even watch it without being able to play it.

Raducanu’s comments provide rare insight into how thoroughly she dedicated herself to recovering from the injury. Most top players like to keep up to date with results on the tour even when sidelined. But Raducanu felt switching off completely was necessary for her physical and mental wellbeing. However, Raducanu is looking forward to returning soon.

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Emma Raducanu is eager to return

While the extended time away from the game was tough, Raducanu says she is now preparing to get back on court. “The past few months have been challenging but I’m feeling good now,” she stated. “I can’t wait to be competing again and am really looking forward to the Aussie summer.”

Emma Raducanu will make her comeback at the World Tennis Championship exhibition in Dubai later this month. She is then scheduled to kick off her 2023 season at the Australian Open in January. Fans will be eager to see how the Brit performs, having had such a lengthy break to recover fully from injury.

Emma Raducanu’s comments give a fascinating glimpse into her single-minded approach to rehab. Her decision to completely switch off from tennis underscores her dedication to ensuring that her injury did not linger. Fans will hope this strategy pays off expecting to see an even stronger Raducanu who will be back competing again very soon.

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