Emma Raducanu handed news she will not like as harsh reality of current tennis hits home

By celebrityinfo.online On Mar 9, 2025

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Emma Raducanu Urged to Reset Goals After Tough Start to 2025

Emma Raducanu‘s expectations have shifted dramatically following her recent struggles on the court. After a challenging start to the 2025 season, the Brit has been advised to adjust her goals, as her once-lofty ambitions have been tempered by reality.

The 2021 US Open champion, who made history as the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam, has endured a difficult few years plagued by injuries, coaching changes, and inconsistent form. Now ranked No. 55, Raducanu has posted a 3-6 record this season, leaving fans and pundits reassessing what success looks like for her.

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Aiming for Stability Amid Struggles

Since her breakthrough in New York, Raducanu’s best tournament runs have been just two semi-finals—Seoul in 2022 and Nottingham in 2024. Despite glimpses of promise, she has struggled to string together consistent performances.

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Her 2025 season started with a third-round appearance at the Australian Open, but things quickly unraveled as she suffered a four-match losing streak, the longest of her career. Another early exit at Indian Wells this week only added to concerns about her form.

As a result, tennis fans have lowered their expectations for Raducanu’s season. In a poll by Express Sport:

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47% believe a return to the top 20 should be her main goal.
43% think winning a WTA title would mark a successful year.
10% set the bar at reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final.

While all of these goals are attainable, the drop in expectations highlights how far Raducanu has fallen from the heights of her historic Grand Slam win.

Draper Tipped to Overtake Raducanu

As Raducanu battles for form, another British player is on the rise. A majority of fans—58%—believe Jack Draper (ATP No. 14) will end his career with more Grand Slam titles than Raducanu. The 22-year-old has been gaining momentum on the ATP Tour, fueling comparisons between the two rising stars of British tennis.

Raducanu Acknowledges Need for Improvement

Following her first-round defeat at Indian Wells, Raducanu admitted she has a long way to go to get back to her best.

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“I think I’ll need to improve starting the point,” she said.

“I can do that a lot better. I need to be more aggressive, improve shot quality, and move forward into the court more.”

She didn’t hold back in her self-assessment:

“I think I could improve every area of my game, to be honest, after today’s performance. But yeah, everything, to be honest.”

With lowered expectations but plenty of talent, the next few months will be crucial for Raducanu as she looks to rediscover the form that made her a Grand Slam champion.

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