Emma Raducanu is a famous British tennis player, who was recently seen on a night out before the big Billie Jean Cup. Everyone was asking questions as to whether she would be healthy enough after pulling out of the Miami Open last week with a back injury. It seems like she was feeling up to a friend’s birthday party celebration in London, having a few drinks and exploring London with her mates.
But will the night out on the town hinder or help her training and match schedule in the coming weeks? Only time will tell.
The Young Star Has Struggled with Injuries Leading up to the Billie Jean Cup
Coco Gauff defeated Emma Raducanu in straight sets to advance to the third round of the Australian Open ? pic.twitter.com/UcOyfwQUdi
— ESPN (@espn) January 18, 2023
Playing elite-level sports comes at a price. Emma hurt her lower back last week in the Miami Open, leaving tennis fans speculating if she was going to be fit to play in the big tournament coming up in France.
Emma Raducanu is no stranger to injury, either. In 2022 during her first full year on tour, she started off by getting COVID-19, leading to a lack of fitness going into the Sydney International. Then, she lost in the Australian Open due to a blister on her racket hand that was causing her swing difficulties.
A few months later, Emma Raducanu retired from the Monterrey Open due to a left leg injury. And after having only played a few matches in 2022, she pulled out in the first round of the Italian Open due to a back injury.
Despite a tumultuous few years after starting her tennis career with a bang, Emma Raducanu came into 2024 with high hopes.
Emma Raducanu Sees a Steep Drop in Rankings
The night out isn’t the only reason for her steep drop in the rankings. There was a question as to if she would return this year and when. Despite rising to popularity and tennis fame at a young age, she has only won five matches this year.
At any age, this isn’t a great win-loss ratio. Emma Raducanu finds herself ranked at World No. 300 coming into the Billie Jean Cup next week in France. After winning the 2021 US Open, Raducanu hasn’t enjoyed the same alignment of the stars in her game.
Emma Raducanu has changed her training schedule, match schedule, and coaches this year to get back to her best form. Let’s see if the night out with her friends will help clear her mind going into the Billie Jean Cup.