August 23rd 2024.
Emma Raducanu is getting ready to face off against Sofia Kenin in her first-round match at the 2024 US Open. The British tennis star is feeling confident and has a message for her opponents: "I've been feisty!" It's been three years since Raducanu won the US Open women's singles trophy at Flushing Meadows, and after struggling with injuries in 2022 and 2023, she's back and better than ever in 2024. She even made it to the Wimbledon last 16 in July.
Former British No.1 Tim Henman has given Raducanu an impressive 8.5/10 rating for her season so far, and she's ready to show her rivals what she's made of at the final Grand Slam of the year in New York. "I've been playing with more freedom in the past month," the 21-year-old shared on Sky Sports Editions. "I've been expressing myself and fighting with a lot of passion. I've been feisty."
Raducanu has already achieved two wins over players ranked in the top 10 this year, defeating Jessica Pegula at the Eastbourne International and Maria Sakkari at Wimbledon. "I consider myself an artist," she reflected. "Even in tennis, we are basically entertainers. We're there to entertain the crowd and the fans who are spending their hard-earned money to watch us play. It's all about being creative on the court, using different shots and strategies."
Off the court, Raducanu is also drawn to the arts, specifically piano and painting. "It's more than just tennis," she explained. "On the court, we are like creators, using different techniques and skills to construct points and overcome challenges. It's like playing piano on the court. And I play my best when I'm happy and able to express my personality."
Be sure to catch all the action from the US Open, exclusively on Sky Sports and their streaming service NOW starting on August 26th. You can also watch the latest episode of Sky Sports Editions on their YouTube channel.
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