When it comes to the rising stars in tennis, Emma Raducanu was a name that stole all the headlines at the time. However, cometh injuries and her time on the court were restricted. But, the good news is that the young tennis prodigy will be making a comeback on the tennis court in the Australian Open this year. Despite being a professional tennis player, the 21-year-old does not consider this as her only option in life.

Talking about the same, Emma Raducanu reveals how she took inspiration from the legend of the game Maria Sharapova and how she explores various fields in her life. She also talks about the importance of education in anyone’s life.

Emma Raducanu takes inspiration from Maria Sharapova

In a recent revelation, Emma Raducanu came ahead and talked about the inspiration that she takes from Maria Sharapova’s journey. She talks about the importance of balance, taking breaks when needed, and nurturing interests outside the sport.

Raducanu credits her parents for instilling the belief in a well-rounded life, especially the significance of education. Despite her tennis success, she prioritized regular schooling, attending classes until she turned 18 while many players who have come at her age have opted to go for homeschooling.

“I’m happy if I can inspire a young boy or girl to pick up a racket. But I think it’s just as important to keep your education going. If anything, it’s one thing I want to stand for,” said Raducanu. “I think doing your education properly helps so much because it develops you as a person and benefits you in all walks of life. Tennis is a big part of my life, but there’s a lot more to it than just playing. [Besides,] once you hit 35, if you’ve only played tennis, it’s very difficult to get into something brand new.”

For Raducanu, education isn’t just about academics, it’s about personal growth. She believes it shapes individuals, benefiting all aspects of life. While tennis is crucial for her, she highlights the richness of various other things beyond the court. She aspires to be more than just a tennis player, advocating for a life that has many experiences all in one place.

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Interestingly, Maria Sharapova, who did not go to college to complete her studies found another way to grab education. She said that she wanted to be the one who could help humanity solve various problems.

Maria Sharapova reveals how she wanted to eradicate the problems that people face

In an interview years ago, Maria Sharapova suggested that she will focus more on her self-education and her personal growth which will help her solve the problems that humanity is facing. She further added that she will have to ask more and learn more, in order to develop her skills and be the face that decides a better future for humanity.

Thus, Emma Raducanu has taken on the steps of Maria Sharapova as she also looks to empower the youth and work towards a better future for humanity. While she is already a professional tennis player, she will never discredit the importance of education as it will open new doors to reality and much more.

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