Emma Raducanu has been struggling with wrist pain since the 2022 US Open and has undergone surgeries on her ankle and wrist in the meantime. This took her out of action for almost 8 months. But, she has beautifully used this time to visit her maternal and paternal grandmothers which might not be possible during her busy AO 2024 schedule.

Raducanu is back in tennis in New Zealand and Australia. Recently, she has come forward in a video saying how she utilized her time after having undergone the surgeries. Fans have gotten a glimpse of how she has dealt with her setbacks, motivations, and new experiences in an exclusive video for the 9:11 magazine. Let’s see how she has found the strength to stay motivated!

Raducanu has spun the doubt into positivity and enjoyed a beautiful family time

Despite all the doubts and rumors going on, Emma Raducanu has once again proved herself! The doubters called her a one-show star and she tweaked it into positivity: “I decided to try and spin it into a good thing and use this time for myself,” she said. The former number even visited her paternal and maternal grandmothers during the break after having the surgeries. Recalling that moment she said, “I would probably never get the chance to do that on a normal calendar.”

Emma Raducanu became the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title in 44 years. The teenager from London became a star overnight. Can she bring her fortunes back in 2024?

Raducanu gets a lucky draw in her comeback match at the Grand Slams

The 21-year-old Brit will face her American opponent, Shelby Rogers in the first round of the 2024 AO which kick-starts from January 14. Rogers is 10 years older than Raducanu. Even the American is making it after a long injury layoff. She had undergone surgery last year and was seen last in action in July 2023. So stage is all set to make their presence felt in their comeback match at the major event. Who’ll have the last laugh?

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Well, Emma Raducanu couldn’t have asked for a better draw as an unseeded player in her first match. Both of them had met each other once during the 2021 US Open. During that time, Raducanu not only ended up defeating Rogers but also clinched the first Grand Slam title of her career. Although there have been some injury concerns surrounding the Brit, can she move further second round this time in the AO?

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