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‘Math Is My Best Subject’ – British Tennis Beauty Emma Raducanu Shows off Her Nerdy Side as She Harks Back on High School Memories

Published 05/17/2023, 8:03 AM EDT

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Emma Raducanu is a talented British tennis player who took the world by storm by winning the 2021 US Open. Recently, she made waves once again with her latest Instagram reel featuring HSBC, a renowned global banking and financial services institution. In the reel, the Brit superstar shed light on her unexpected hobby.

Raducanu is currently recovering from triple surgeries that were aimed at improving her struggle with injuries on the court. Despite being in the hospital, the former US Open champion is attracting a number of sponsors. HSBC is one of them.

Emma Raducanu shares her hobby in her recent Insta reel

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Collaborating with HSBC Bank, the Brit athlete recently posted a video of herself scouring through her old notes on Instagram. She revealed her dedication to her favorite subject, mathematics. This nerdy side of her personality shows how her exceptional academic abilities intertwine seamlessly with her success in sports.

The official Instagram account of HSBC recently took to Instagram to share a glimpse into the current activities of Raducanu during her recovery time. Despite her meteoric rise in the world of tennis, she recognizes the importance of maintaining a well-rounded education. In her post, she humorously mentioned that while she’s taking a break, she’s using the opportunity to brush up on her math skills.

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HSBC sport captioned in their reel, “Recovery time giving me a chance to brush back up on my maths. 💪 🧮. #HSBCTennis #emmaraducanu.

 

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In the reel, Raducanu said, “I was that girl at school that’s got her notes like this is one of the books. I went through literally went through I think maybe 10 of these in the last five months of maths A level. So what would I do, I would write all my notes down in scribble form in like a rough notebook. And then as part of my reinforcement of what I just learned, I would neaten them out.”

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She added, “I try to memorize, I don’t memorize and I understand what I was writing. I was looking at this 13-mark slope pulley question. The amount of work that went into this is just unbelievable.”

Raducanu expressed her pride in her academic achievements and the effort she consistently put into her studies. She emphasized that, from a young age, she made sure to work hard and dedicate countless hours to her education.

She also explained, “ I was always studying for tests and wanted to do the best I could. So in every exam, I was studying no matter what. It was an end-of-unit exam in year seven or eight like everything just wanted to do right. Math is my best subject and in the end, I was so invested in it and economics. I would have pursued a career in finance and that would have helped me.”

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Raducanu expresses her recovery post pain in an Insta post

Raducanu recently decided to withdraw from the Madrid Open due to her ongoing wrist injury. The press conference surrounding her withdrawal was unusual, as she used concise language to express herself. It became apparent that Raducanu was struggling with the effects of her persistent wrist issue. However, there is some positive news, as she will finally undergo the necessary surgery. Regrettably, this means she will be unable to participate in this year’s French Open and Wimbledon. Raducanu took to Instagram to release an official statement, revealing her situation.

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In her Instagram post, Raducanu expressed her disappointment. The former US Open champion also mentioned that she will require a minor procedure on her ankle before she can fully recover and return to her peak fitness. Unfortunately, these injuries pose a significant challenge to Raducanu’s position in the WTA rankings. Furthermore, missing two consecutive Grand Slam events in a single season could have a detrimental impact on the player’s morale.

Will she return to her best post her surgeries? Only time will tell.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, covering several high-profile tournaments and events. With a passion for writing that matches his love for the sport, he has a special interest in covering the activities of tennis legends like Serena Williams and the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis. Aditya’s interest in tennis started at a young age when his father introduced him to the sport.
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Tony Thomas