Raducanu: "I feel a true competitive fire burning inside me again"

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The story that Emma Raducanu presented to the sports world three years ago in New York is already considered one of the greatest and most unexpected feats in history. Now, the British player returns to the scene with the maturity gained from overcoming significant setbacks and a strong desire to prove that she is ready to compete for glory at the US Open 2024.

No matter what happens in her sports career, the name Emma Raducanu will always be associated with New York and Flushing Meadows. That victory in 2021, coming from the qualifying rounds with little professional experience, shook the tennis world and inspired everyone to dream of a new era. Injuries abruptly halted the progress of a player who now seems finally ready to display a level comparable to that memorable occasion once again. This is expressed in an interview with Sky Sports ahead of the US Open 2024.

- Raducanu admits to feeling overwhelmed by the media attention following her title three years ago and acknowledges the importance of art and piano in her personality

"I consider myself an artist; I believe that tennis can evoke feelings comparable to art. It's evident in the creativity we show in constructing points and how we overcome challenges. After everything I've gone through with injuries, I now feel liberated and can express myself with a racket as I've always wished. I'm a tenacious and brave girl, a true fighter," she states.

As expected, the overwhelming media attention she received after her victory at the US Open 2021 eventually became too much. "I accepted the necessity of playing the role in which I had been cast and didn't enjoy moments of freedom. I didn't recognize myself at times," shares Emma Raducanu, who emphasizes the importance of painting and playing the piano for her before making a clear statement. "I've regained that competitive fire and desire to win that I hadn't felt in a long time. That's what makes me happiest," concluded the British tennis player, who will debut in this US Open 2024 against Sofia Kenin.

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