Emma Raducanu has been preparing to return to the WTA tour next season. She has regularly rallied in the courts. Raducanu is expected to make an appearance at the Australian Open. She must mostly play through the qualifying stages to enter the main round. It will be a tough fight for Raducanu. She has been honest about her expectations for next year.
Raducanu’s perspective about winning the US Open a few years ago has been negatively viewed. She mentioned suffering setbacks after taking the US Open title. She said, “sometimes I think to myself I wish I’d never won the US Open, I wish that didn’t happen.” Rick Macci, the former coach of Serena Williams, has shared his concerns regarding Raducanu’s statements.
Legendary coach Rick Macci is concerned about Emma Raducanu’s mentality as the 2021 US Open champion prepares to return to competition.@RickMacci | @wta pic.twitter.com/hWeZ1CNhZV
— Eurosport (@eurosport) December 12, 2023
Macci feels that Raducanu needs a mentality change as she still has the talent and skill she needs. He said, “the only thing that’s a little concerning is when I hear her saying ‘I wish I wouldn’t have won the US Open, because everything changed.’ That’s brutal.” The 21-year-old is new to the tour, and an early success gave her an unrealistic view of the tour.
Emma Raducanu is hoping to make a comeback at Auckland
Raducanu will be hoping to make an impression in Auckland in January. She had last played at the Porsche Grand Prix in April of this year. Since then, she has had surgeries on the wrist, and she has been on bed rest since then. The former world No. 10 needs a bit of motivation to come back strong on the tour. She has been offered a wildcard at the Auckland WTA 250 event starting on January 1.
The British player had spoken about having few expectations for next season. Certain people on the tour have disliked her attitude. It is important to understand that Raducanu had minimal exposure on the tour. She had won the US Open as a teenager and found many endorsements coming her way. Multiple criticisms have marked her career, but now she knows how to embrace them.
Nāu mai, haere mai to @emmaraducanu 🤩🇬🇧
We can’t wait to see this Grand Slam champion make her 2024 return to the court in Auckland! Get ready for some summer heat on Centre Court 🔥
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— ASB Classic (@ASB_Classic) December 6, 2023
Raducanu must focus on herself and play her natural game in Auckland. She has the potential to break records on the tour. The rehabilitation process tested her patience level significantly over the past few months. The fans will now see a different Raducanu on the court. She will try to play consistently and avoid exerting too much pressure on her wrists to prevent injury.