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After Swimming Through a Flood of Negativity, 20YO British WTA Star Emma Raducanu Hits Out at Haters as She Inches Closer to Her Comeback

Published 09/21/2023, 5:01 AM EDT

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British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu sat out most of the 2023 season because of her multiple injuries. Missing three out of four majors speaks volumes about the trouble that the young British tennis player was in. She underwent surgery for her ankle and both of her wrists this year. As she recuperated from the same all year long, she has finally given her fans some good news bringing respite to their apprehension. On the other hand, her critics did not leave her throughout her run after the 2021 US Open.

But this time Raducanu has special news followed by a special message for her critics.

Emma Raducanu makes fans rejoice with great news for next season 

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The 2021 US Open champion showed immense talent and skill while winning her first major title. However, since then, she has been troubled by multiple injury issues repeatedly. But the unfortunate saga seems to have finally come to an end.

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Raducanu has announced her comeback. In an interview with BBC London, she stated, “Next season I’ll be back.” Even though the 2023 season was truly disheartening for the British tennis sensation, she took that time to get herself better.

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After her surgery, Emma Raducanu has focused on her health all year long and is finally coming back to tennis. When asked about how she deals with criticism, Raducanu had a new sense of confidence in her reply.

She stated, “The fact they are still talking about me even though I’m not at these events is just a compliment.” She added, “Someone told me, ‘Worry when they are not talking about you.’” Hence, Raducanu is oozing that carefree mindset with resilience to make a strong comeback.

British Tennis Star Emma Raducanu Gets Prudent ‘Practice’ Advice from a 9-Year-Old as She Looks to Hasten Her Comeback

Keeping herself surrounded by people with her best interests in mind is going to be crucial for the next season. A former British world No. 1 has hence given her some serious questions to ponder.

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A former British world No. 1 wants Raducanu to question some relationships

The sudden rise to fame has put the British tennis star in the limelight. However, this might have also brought people near her, who are there to gain attention and move on to better endeavors.

For Andre Castle, former British world No. 1, it is important for Raducanu to have people who have her best interest in mind. In an interview with Tennis365, he wishes Raducanu questions the people surrounding her – whether they are her friends or if they are interacting with her because she is famous.

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This advice came after it came to light that since her 2021 US Open swing, she has worked with 5 different coaches. Do you think recurrent changing of coaches affects the performance of a player? Are you excited about Emma Raducanu’s comeback? Let us know in the comments below!

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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Aayush Kapoor