Former British tennis star Laura Robson says Emma Raducanu remains to be within the studying technique of what works properly for her however that she additionally did not have luck with accidents late within the season.
After having one among her career-best durations in the course of the grass season, the 21-year-old made questionable scheduling decisions that left followers but in addition consultants baffled – she kicked off the North American hard-court swing within the first week in Washington however then did not play once more till the US Open though she was wholesome. All through August, the previous world No. 10 was criticized for her scheduling decisions. And it solely received worse for her after she misplaced within the US Open first spherical to Sofia Kenin.
Following a disappointing loss to Kenin the place it was evident that Raducanu was missing matches, the Briton admitted her mistake and that she ought to have performed extra. Additionally, she vowed to study from it.
“It is robust listening to her say that in New York since you continually have the sensation as a tennis participant that you possibly can’ve accomplished issues in a different way. It is nonetheless such a studying expertise and the truth that she’s nonetheless determining what works for her, determining the place she desires to play, and what number of tournaments,” Robson, who gained silver medal with Andy Murray in blended doubles on the 2012 London Olympics, advised Sky Sports activities.
“The sport type has been a bit extra aggressive over the past couple of months, which is nice, however I believe it is also a studying curve. Once you take a look at her outcomes when she has performed properly and constantly – she will beat virtually anybody. She’s an amazing participant with such an attacking recreation type however you simply want to have the ability to do this day in, day trip.”
Raducanu needed to repair that mistake immediately however then she suffered a brutal blow
After an early US Open exit and the whole lot that occurred, the Briton signed up for six tournaments in the course of the Asian swing – Seoul, Beijing, Wuhan, Ningbo, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. When she arrived in South Korea, the 21-year-old famous it was her aim to have a heavy schedule in Asia but in addition make some robust outcomes since she loves that a part of the world.
“I’ve to prioritize and Asia was a type of for me. So I stacked the yr on the backend heavy, as a result of I am excited. I thrive in Asia. It is the place I actually really feel like residence. So I am buzzing for that journey although it is on the finish of the yr. I am trying ahead to going on the market and attempting to take it,” Raducanu advised WTA Insider.
And her Asian swing received off to a fairly good begin, profitable the primary two matches. However then, a brutal setback occurred as the previous world No. 10 injured her foot and retired injured within the Seoul quarterfinal. After lacking Beijing, Wuhan and Ningbo and Guangzhou, she was anticipated to return in Hong Kong. However on Tuesday, Raducanu sadly introduced it would not be the case.
“Hellooo, I’m sorry to say that I won’t be able to play in Hong Kong subsequent week. While my foot is making good progress, I would like a bit extra time earlier than I’m match match. I hope to have the ability to come again and play this match sooner or later! Within the meantime, I’m doing what I can to be prepared for BJKC,” the British tennis star wrote on X.
Hellooo, I’m sorry to say that I won’t be able to play in Hong Kong subsequent week. While my foot is making good progress, I would like a bit extra time earlier than I’m match match. I hope to have the ability to come again and play this match sooner or later! Within the meantime, I’m doing what I can…
— Emma Raducanu (@EmmaRaducanu) October 22, 2024
Robson: Raducanu received unfortunate this time… When you can, play back-to-back sooner or later
Signing up for a complete of six tournaments throughout a month and a half was clear proof that the 21-year-old positively meant to play rather a lot late within the season. However an damage occurred within the worst attainable time and as an alternative of competing weekly, she ended up being sidelined for an prolonged interval.
“It is all about determining what works for you and possibly she simply received unfortunate over the previous couple of weeks as a result of that might have been a run of 4 or 5 occasions in a row, which might have been nice, however you then choose up one little damage or niggle and you have to begin once more on a regular basis. When you will have the chance to play, she’s now realized that that is the best way ahead and in case you can play back-to-back weeks then go for it,” Robson mentioned.
For the 2021 US Open winner, the hope now could be that she will not undergo an extra setback and that she’s going to be capable of signify Nice Britain on the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga between November 13-20. Then, Raducanu can give attention to making ready for the 2025 season.
