Emma Raducanu heads to Madrid in a good state as she finds her feet on clay
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Great British hope ran world No 1 Iga Swiatek close in Stuttgart and is taking confidence from ‘practising really well’Towards the end of another fruitful, promising foray on the WTA tour last week, Emma Raducanu found herself staring down what is fast becoming the ultimate challenge in her sport. Across the net in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open stood Iga Swiatek, the world No 1, on the surface that has most defined her career to date.For more than two hours, Raducanu went toe-to-toe...
Forbes—Emma Raducanu Needs To Change The Record After Checking Out Of Madrid. Emma Raducanu has shown glimpses of her old self in recent weeks. Her Madrid Open defeat proved that she still struggles to put a run together.
BBC—Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu and Harriet Dart lose in first round. Emma Raducanu said she felt "mentally and emotionally exhausted" after losing in the first round at the Madrid Open.
The Guardian—‘Exhausted’ Emma Raducanu thrashed by qualifier María Carlé at Madrid Open. Argentinian easily wins first-round match 6-2, 6-2Harriet Dart also out in straight sets; Jack Draper throughThe great challenge of professional tennis is not just performing at a high level but doing so week after week, regardless of the conditions, for a sustained period of time. Emma Raducanu has shown that she is capable of short bursts of excellence, but consistency and durability remain elusive. On Wednesday she suffered a comprehensive defeat in the first round of the Madrid Open, losing...