Raducanu: "It will take me a couple of days to overcome a defeat like this"

Fernando Murciego | 5 Jul 2025 | 00.24

Emma Raducanu, eliminated at Wimbledon 2025. Source: Getty

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Although the scoreboard may indicate a straight sets victory for Aryna Sabalenka, anyone who watched the match will know that a completely different outcome could have very well occurred. A highly commendable performance by Emma Raducanu in this third round of Wimbledon 2025, with the entire crowd cheering her on and a conviction to strike the ball like we hadn't seen in a while. However, it was not enough to overthrow the best in the world, missing several key moments in both sets that would have given her an added boost of confidence. These were the words of the British player in her final press conference before closing out the tournament.

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“It's hard to see the positives at this moment, hard to endure a defeat like this. At the same time, I'm thinking that I played against Aryna, who is the world No. 1 and a great champion. I have to be proud of the effort I put in today, it will give me confidence for the future. The issue before was that I felt I was far away from the top players, but having a match like this, with opportunities in both sets, gives me a lot of confidence, maybe I'm not as far as I thought […] At the same time, I realize that it's very difficult to accept the result right now, although I've noticed that grass is a great surface for me, it balances everything out in both directions”.

Missed Opportunities

“I don't think differently, but I could have executed some shots better. In the first set, I was struggling with all the tension, I felt like the ball was flying, so I sent some rackets to get restrung, due to the closed roof. It took about twenty minutes to get them back, still, it was a bit tough. I'm frustrated with that part of the match, they were small details, but maybe I could have made different decisions too”.

How to Overcome Such a Defeat

“The first thing I did was eat a Kit Kat in the locker room (laughs). I don't know, it will probably be hard for me to sleep tonight, or maybe I'll be so exhausted that I'll just crash, I don't know. It will take me a few days to process all of this, but at the same time, it really motivates me. The reality is that I look forward to getting back to work, there are many things I want to improve to really solidify my game. I need it so that when the big moments come, they can support me a bit more, although I believe I made great progress in the last few months, gaining a lot of consistency. Now I have to continue down this path, although a defeat like this will take me a few days to overcome”.

Unconditional Love from the Fans

“The atmosphere was incredible, the roof magnifies everything, the support from everyone, it's been electric. I think when I look back on my career, I will always remember this match, one works to experience moments like this, competing against the best in these scenarios. I am very grateful for everyone's support, I truly felt them behind me, I feel sorry for disappointing them and not being able to advance past this round”.

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