Raducanu: "I'm very grateful for all the wildcards, I haven't lost to bad players"

The British player defends herself against all the criticism she has received in recent weeks upon receiving an invitation to the main draw.

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 18 Feb 2025 | 14.38
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Emma Raducanu speaks at the WTA Dubai 2025. Photo: Getty
Emma Raducanu speaks at the WTA Dubai 2025. Photo: Getty

Emma Raducanu remains in the spotlight regarding tournament invitations. After receiving one in Doha, where she fell in the first round, the British player got another one at WTA Dubai 2025, where she has had better luck. Many fans are hoping for Emma to regain her form and return to the top of the circuit as she did when she won the US Open a couple of seasons ago.

"My athleticism is something I'm working on," Raducanu admitted in an interview with The National News. "The work is paying off in that aspect. I'm looking forward to the tennis side catching up, and then I'll feel like I'm putting together a good puzzle," said the British player after advancing to the second round in Dubai.

"I am very grateful for all the wildcards I have received in recent weeks. I was eager to compete, to do my best. I haven't lost to bad players. Ekaterina (Alexandrova) reached the semifinals in Doha and Marketa (Vondrousova), is also a top-tier opponent. I have to put things into perspective and simply try to take care of my day and stay consistent, not let it slip away."

Assessing her tennis on this tour

"I haven't necessarily played poorly in recent weeks, it's just that in crucial moments, they have played better than me, and right now, I'm enjoying this victory. Against Karolina, I feel she has much more experience than me, many more years on the circuit, obviously a world-class rival. Actually, I'm just going to give it a shot," Emma confessed about the opponent she faces in the second round.

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