Emma Raducanu discusses pressure and injury recovery

Emma Raducanu has addressed the intense pressure and expectations following her historic 2021 US Open victory, describing the weight of public judgment as a ‘heavy load’ during her recent struggles.

The British tennis player, who rose to stardom at age 18 by winning the Grand Slam without dropping a set, has faced significant career challenges due to injuries. A stress fracture recently forced her to miss Wimbledon and the US Open, and her withdrawal from the Wuhan Open leaves her exact return date to professional competition uncertain.

Despite recent setbacks and two WTA final defeats in 2026, Raducanu noted that her unprecedented success has provided life-changing opportunities and connections. She expressed that while the scrutiny has intensified, she has emerged stronger from the experience.