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Emma Raducanu is one of the most prominent next-generation players. She shoulders the responsibility of maintaining the standard of WTA alongside players such as Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. However, deep down, she is just a teenager who sometimes gets swayed. 

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Raducanu, in a recent interview, spoke about how helpless she feels when it comes to keeping her distance from chocolates. She is an athlete and, therefore, is capable of and experienced in making such sacrifices. However, chocolate is one of those things that renders her willpower useless. Here’s her own confession.

Emma Raducanu about her biggest weakness

Raducanu, while speaking about her multicultural upbringing, recalled her grandmother’s dumpling and then opened up about her endless love for chocolates.

“After a tournament, my main indulgence is chocolate. It’s probably my biggest weakness.” She said.

via Reuters

Thereafter, the 19-year-old added, “I’d say I eat pretty healthily, but when it comes to chocolate, I really need to rein myself in. And also steak, which I don’t eat very often and went two years without having it.”

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“But more recently I find it’s a good way to repair the muscles post tournament. After a match, I keep it pretty clean, seeing as I have to go again the next day.” Raducanu incurred multiple on-court injuries this season.

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She started the year with a blister from the Australian Open. Following that, she struggled with a hip injury, a back injury, and a side strain. She is in dire need of elements that can help in her recovery. 

Raducanu’s all-black outfit sets a new standard

The 2021 US Open champion recently received MBE from King Charles III. She got bestowed at Windsor Castle. However, the highlight of the event wasn’t the medal. It was her utterly adorable dress-up. Raducanu donned a black Dior dress designed with laces that clinched her waist and then layered into a skirt.

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She added more spark to the dress by pairing it with a patent leather belt, black block shoes, and a boater hat. Further, speaking of her hair and makeup, she wore very less to nothing eye makeup, some blush, and tied her hair in a neat/simple ponytail.