“Doing things at my own speed,” Emma Raducanu shuts down all the negativity as she continues to keep trust in her game

Emma Raducanu is set to take on Jessica Pegula today at the Eastbourne Open.

“Doing things at my own speed,” Emma Raducanu shuts down all the negativity as she continues to keep trust in her game

Emma Raducanu (Image via Imago)

Emma Raducanu has bold words for critics who try to demotivate her over her slow improvement in form. Since winning the 2021 US Open, the 22-year-old Brit has struggled to replicate her success in other tournaments, compounded by several injuries.

Luckily, the Brit is back this year and is making a valiant effort to improve as the tour progresses. However, tennis fans and a few critics have questioned her every move and decision till now. After her first win at Eastbourne International, Raducanu gave a very fitting reply to all the haters by trusting in her speed of improvement. 

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Doing things at my own speed and doing things how I want to rather than how everyone else thinks is best for me, because ultimately me and the close few people around me just only know what is actually best for me and my game. 
Emma Raducanu said during the press meet at Eastbourne Open

Having skipped the Roland Garros, Raducanu got early practice for the grass season and even did well in the Nottingham Open. She played phenomenal tennis till the semi-final, where she lost to eventual tournament winner Katie Boulter after a tough fight. Now, the Brit is back in Eastbourne and hopes to get some good results before the Wimbledon. 

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Emma Raducanu faces double American trouble in the first two rounds of the Eastbourne Open

Returning champ Emma Raducanu is gearing up for Wimbledon by playing at the Eastbourne Open as practice. The 22-year-old had a semi-final run in her previous tournament but hopes to get some momentum behind her for the Championships. 

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Emma Raducanu (Via Imago)

She got off to a great start in Eastbourne as she beat America Sloane Stephens in straight sets. After a slow start, the Brit was almost unbeatable, winning the second set as a bagel set. She beat the American 6-4, 6-0 to book her spot in the next round. 

Raducanu will now face the No.2 seed Jessica Pegula in the Round of 16 for a spot in the quarter-finals. Pegula is fresh off a win in Berlin and is the top seed here after Elena Rybakina withdrew earlier in the tournament.  

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