Emma Raducanu spent much of last year recovering from triple surgery, which has obviously left a mark on her and her confidence.
Being away from the sport you love is very difficult, especially when for a young player who wants to play as much as possible. Raducanu has dealt with minor physical issues since she broke out at the US Open a few years ago, but none of that can compare to last year.
Last year, the Brit underwent triple surgery to address all those small issues that bothered her, and the recovery was long and grueling. It lasted many months, so her return only happened this year.
It was a tough process for her because it impacted her confidence, which is so vital for a tennis player.
“If I am injured I lose confidence, and it’s time away from training when you could be improving, and it’s that fear of missing out. When I was very sedentary and stationary — because I had one hand and an ankle in a cast, the other hand in a splint at the same time — it was really difficult.”
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