Emma Raducanu explains how she feels about media scrutiny, constant criticism

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Emma Raducanu says she has no regrets over her stunning 2021 US Open victory and is embracing the position she is in.

Raducanu was just 18 when she made tennis history by becoming the first-ever tennis player to win a Grand Slam as a qualifier. 

Since then, Raducanu hasn't won any titles and she has been often criticized for her play and results. 

Ahead of her first tournament of the year at the ASB Classic in Auckland, Raducanu reflected on the constant criticism she has been receiving. 

"The other things around me have changed a lot. So I’ve become extremely busy, that's probably the biggest thing. I’m probably more in the public eye, but it comes with the territory and I wouldn’t change it for what happened. If there’s something worth talking about they’ll talk, if you’re not worth talking about, then they won’t talk about you," Raducanu said during her pre-tournament press conference in Adelaide, per tennis.com.

Raducanu ready for the new season

Raducanu played her final tournament of the 2022 season in Ostrava in early October.

Since Raducanu was dealing with a wrist injury, she focused on fully recovering from the injury.

Also, Raducanu worked extremely hard in the gym during the offseason.

"I didn't play any tennis for two and a half, three months. I did lots of fitness. I've just started getting back into tennis ten days, two weeks," Raducanu said.

Raducanu's big focus in the offseason was on getting stronger as she doesn't want to have another injury-plagued season in 2023.

Also, Raducanu hired a new coach as she is now working with Sebastian Sachs, who in the past worked with Belinda Bencic.

Going into the 2023 season, Raducanu feels she is in a good place.

"I'm feeling good. It's been a bit stop-start. I feel like I'm setting up a good system right now," Raducanu explained.

from Tennis World USA https://ift.tt/RFmGAIn

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