Every season in the world of tennis brings several opportunities for players from all around the world to compete and make their marks. Injuries, being part of the sport, often stop players from competing and miss out on important segments from their careers. The year 2021 happened to be a remarkable one for the British tennis player Emma Raducanu as she secured the US Open title in her name.

After that, time didn’t appear to be serving her with fine luck as the young player sat back in a recovery phase due to an injury. While the fans expected the 20-year-old to repeat wonders this season, she had to keep herself sidelined due to a recurring bone injury in both hands. As the season 2023 comes to an end, Emma talks about how it was to miss out on major tours, naming the feeling as “difficult”.

Emma Raducanu watching the Grand Slams slip away

April 2023 was a major setback for the British tennis player as she had to rest her tussles for the Grand Slams. Being under the weight of enormous expectations and an unbelievable fan base, she had to sit back and watch the majority of the season go. Having attained such an immense form at a young age, the feeling was not at all relaxing for Emma as the season could’ve been a crucial part of her career.

In a recent interview, the 20-year-old shared her thoughts about sitting out this season. “Next season I’ll be back. This season all the slams were finished so it was difficult to watch them go by. But I was trying to stay in my lane as much as possible & keep focused on my recovery.” said Emma, as she prepares herself to make a comeback anytime soon.

By the time she kept herself out of court, the 2021 US Open champion completely focused on her healing. She has also been sharing updates on social media about the phases of her healing.

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Tennis world misses Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu made her name known to every figure in the world of tennis by becoming the first British woman in 44 years to win the US Open. This achievement at such a young age made every big head bow with respect. As the player had to go through the phases of healing due to a serious injury, famous names like Carlos Alcaraz offered gratitude towards her. Wishing her a speedy recovery, he shared his interest in pairing up with her in a mixed-doubles match.

Although the young British player’s absence was felt by fans, her update on returning soon enlightened them with hopes for a major comeback.

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