Tim Henman shares ‘realistic’ expectations for Emma Raducanu in 2025

Emma Raducanu showcased her old form at the Billie Jean King Cup, securing a few singles wins for Great Britain.

Tim Henman shares ‘realistic’ expectations for Emma Raducanu in 2025

Tim Henman (inset) and Emma Raducanu (via Imago)

Tim Henman believes Emma Raducanu needs to focus on one key area to continue climbing the WTA Rankings in 2025. The former British No. 1 highlighted the importance of improving her resilience to stay consistent throughout the season.

Raducanu started 2024 ranked No. 301 after being sidelined by injuries during the second half of the previous year. Despite this, she showed promise by reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon, the semi-finals at the Nottingham Open, and two quarter-finals. These performances helped her climb back into the top 100 after Wimbledon and finish the year at No. 58.

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I think the challenge for Raducanu is around physical resilience. You talk about Katie Boulter and all the improvements that she made. Yes, she has got better as a tennis player, her movement has improved, but it’s also the resilience to be able to play that full schedule.

Tim Henman said on Sky Sports Tennis podcast

However, injuries continued to disrupt her season. She played just 13 WTA events and missed many tournaments, including most of the Asia swing, due to a foot injury suffered at the Korea Open. This stop-start pattern affected her ability to build momentum throughout the year.

You saw Katie at the end of the year playing four or five tournaments in a row. She made a final in Hong Kong, at the last event of the year and finished in the top 25. Raducanu has had a decent year going from sort of 300 into the top 60 but, when you look at the amount of tennis she’s played, she hasn’t played a great deal. If she builds up that resilience, every time she steps on the court, she was playing good tennis. Therefore, top 50, top 30 in 2025, I think is completely realistic

Tim Henman added

Henman believes Raducanu has the potential to reach the top 30 in 2025 if she can stay healthy and consistent. He sees this as a realistic goal, given her past success and ability to perform well when fit.

Emma Raducanu nominated for the WTA awards

Emma Raducanu has been nominated for “Comeback of the Year” at the WTA Awards, while Jack Draper is competing for “Most Improved Player of the Year” at the ATP Awards. Both players have had plenty of spotlight over the last 12 months.

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Emma Raducanu (Image via X)

Raducanu earned her nomination after an incredible return from ankle surgery, climbing back into the world’s top 60. She started the year ranked 301st and is now ranked 58th. Other nominees in her category include Paula Badosa, who overcame a back injury, Naomi Osaka, who returned after giving birth, as well as Karolina Muchova and Amanda Anisimova.

Draper is among the nominees for the ATP “Most Improved Player” award in 2024, recognized for his standout performances. His competitors for the award include Tomas Machac, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, and Alejandro Tabilo. Draper’s coach, James Trotman, has also been nominated for the prestigious “Coach of the Year” award.

British No. 3 Sonay Kartal is in contention for the WTA “Newcomer of the Year” award after a sensational season. She claimed her first title at the WTA 250 Jasmin Open by defeating Rebecca Sramkova in the final, marking a major milestone in her career.