“I’m not too concerned about this year’s tournaments,” Emma Raducanu trashes advice from critics as she refocuses her run on moving into Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu concerned on her improvement than winning tournaments.

“I’m not too concerned about this year’s tournaments,” Emma Raducanu trashes advice from critics as she refocuses her run on moving into Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu (Via Imago)

Returning sensation Emma Raducanu revealed her top priorities heading into the next part of the tournaments. What may seem like a disappointing start to the year turned out in the right direction for the Brit. 

After almost eight months off the court, Raducanu returned with a different mindset, the one to perfect her form and improve her game. Though she lost in some early rounds at the start of 2024, the Brit has shown a wonderful display of skill. Raducanu could not cross the second round of all the tournaments she had played in but was working toward her goal of improving herself. 

Taking time to do that is very necessary and not just following the crowd, or playing a lot of matches, or dropping down [to Challenger level] to do that. I want to work on developing skills 
said Raducanu via BBC

The 21-year-old is on her way to becoming a better tennis player. She has only won three matches in 2024 but is hoping to do better after a fatigued start in December. Moreover, she now returns to the Indian Wells, where she has had previous success. 

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Emma Raducanu is hopeful about her inclusion in the Billie Jean Cup, as she gears up for her run at the Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu returns to the Indian Wells among all the memories of her last outing in California. After a good run at the Wells, the Brit found out that she had to get surgeries done on both her wrists, so started her surgery and recovery. She lost in the fourth round to Iga Swiatek and soon announced to undergo surgery. 

Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu (Via Imago)

Now, the former US Open winner returns exactly a year later to face Rebeka Masarova in the first round. Many eyes will be on the youngster to perform better than her previous performances and surpass the second-round curse. Furthermore, Raducanu might get a chance to play for the upcoming Billie Jean King, depending on her performances in the US. 

I don't know if I'll get the call-up. But if she asks me to, I think it makes sense because it's before Stuttgart on indoor clay 
said Raducanu via BBC

She revealed that it is likely for her to get a chance, depending on the WTA tournament in Stuttgart right after. The qualifying round will start in April, and if lucky, the Brit may be back on the team, playing for her country after a year. 

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