**Emma Raducanu Rejects Journalist’s Question After Strasbourg Win, Embraces Aggressive Play**
Emma Raducanu showcased her growing confidence by disagreeing with a journalist’s question following her impressive 6-4, 6-3 victory over No. 6 seed Daria Kasatkina in the first round of the WTA Strasbourg Open on May 19, 2025. In the post-match press conference, a reporter suggested her aggressive play was a departure from her usual style, prompting Raducanu to firmly respond, “I wouldn’t say it’s new—I’ve always had an aggressive game, it’s just about bringing it out consistently,” as reported by mirror.co.uk. The British No. 2, ranked No. 48, admitted to embracing her attacking instincts, stating, “I was really aggressive and proud of maintaining my focus,” per tntsports.co.uk.[](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-aggressive-strasbourg-french-35253660)[](https://www.tntsports.co.uk/tennis/wta-strasbourg/2025/emma-raducanu-proud-of-aggressive-approach-in-win-over-daria-kasatkina-at-strasbourg-international-building-my-relationship-with-clay_sto23184192/story.shtml)
Raducanu’s performance marked her first win over Kasatkina, overturning a 0-3 head-to-head deficit, and highlighted her clay-court progress ahead of Roland Garros. She fired 22 winners and broke Kasatkina’s serve four times, leveraging her forehand to dictate rallies, per ground.news. Her aggressive mindset, honed under coach Mark Petchey, was evident in her Strasbourg preparation, where she playfully “rehydrated” the clay court, per Sportskeeda. Fans on X, like @DExpress_Sport, praised her “front-foot” approach, with @haswany_yves noting her improved movement.[](https://ground.news/article/emma-raducanu-disagrees-with-question-as-brit-admits-to-being-aggressive)
The win, Raducanu’s best of the clay season after a fourth-round Italian Open run, boosts her confidence for a second-round clash against either Clara Burel or Sorana Cîrstea. Her rejection of the journalist’s framing, coupled with her admission of aggressive intent, signals a maturing player ready to challenge expectations. As she eyes a deep Wimbledon run, Raducanu’s Strasbourg statement—both on and off the court—puts rivals like British No. 1 Katie Boulter on notice, per express.co.uk.[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/2056967/tennis-live-Raducanu-Swiatek-Alcaraz-Sinner)
