August 7th 2024.
Emma Raducanu, the talented British tennis star, recently lost to Paula Badosa in her most recent match. As she prepares for the upcoming US Open, she has opened up about one of her "biggest downfalls" and the reason behind her decision to skip the Paris Olympics.
Despite her impressive form, Raducanu decided to skip the 2024 Olympic Games in order to focus solely on the hard-court swing in North America. This decision confused some people, but it was a precautionary measure to avoid injury. Last year, Raducanu underwent triple surgery and only returned to the court in January. She had hoped to participate in the Canadian Open, but her ranking was not high enough for direct entry and she did not receive a wildcard, leading her to withdraw from qualifying.
Recently, she made her comeback at the Washington Open, her first event since Wimbledon. She even managed to defeat top players like Elise Mertens and Peyton Stearns before being eliminated in the quarter-finals by Paula Badosa.
Despite her previous success as a qualifier at the US Open, Raducanu has yet to win a single WTA Tour title and is currently ranked at world No. 69. In a recent interview with Marie Claire magazine, she opened up about one of her "biggest downfalls" and the challenges she faced during her recovery from injury.
Raducanu admitted that her impatience was a major downfall as she pushed herself too hard during her recovery, setting herself back by several months. Instead of taking four months to return to playing, it took her eight months. She also revealed that she should have started hitting balls after a month and a half, but ended up taking seven months off. She stressed the importance of having strict guidance during injury recovery to avoid pushing oneself too hard and causing further setbacks.
Despite missing out on a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open, Raducanu remains determined to participate in the upcoming US Open. As the qualifying list has not yet been released, it is uncertain whether she will have to go through qualifying or if she will receive direct entry into the main draw. Either way, she is focused on performing well in New York and making a strong comeback.
The US Open is set to begin on August 26, and with a 128-player field, Raducanu is likely to secure a spot in the main draw. Fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating her return to the Grand Slam stage and are excited to see what she will achieve in the future.
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