Raducanu: "My greatest success is seeing how I improve day by day"

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The data seems unbelievable, to the point that only by checking the statistics one can be at peace. Emma Raducanu had not won a match at the US Open since capturing the title in 2021. Since then, two first-round losses and a summer where she didn't make it to the event in time, but nothing lasts forever. This Sunday, to make up for all those bad experiences, the Briton started her journey in the singles draw by giving up just three games to Ena Shibahara, confirming her candidacy in New York for the ultimate prize. Minutes after fulfilling her duty on the court, Emma also faced the accredited press.

Victory in the first round

"I am very happy to have overcome this match, the early rounds are always very challenging for a variety of reasons, like nerves. Today, to be honest, I really needed to win this match, I wanted to win it no matter what, so I am very happy to have achieved it. Ena had won three matches, gone through qualifying, I knew she was dangerous having adapted so well to the conditions, so I'm pleased with how I handled it."

Had not won a match at the US Open since 2021

"This has been weighing on my mind for a long time, four years have passed since then, but it remains a very special tournament for me. This season I've felt different upon arriving here, I feel like I'm doing the right things every day, but still those thoughts always creep in."

Connection with the crowd

"I love the crowd here, I really enjoy playing on the Armstrong court, it has been great. I think it's always different in New York, there are lots of things to do outside the tournament, doesn't matter if you're in the city, at the hotel, or on the way to the courts. There's also a lot of traffic, it took us about an hour to get here, but it's the same for everyone. Personally, I love all the buzz, how intimate the crowd feels, it's very different from Wimbledon, for example. This is what makes each Slam unique and so special, that there's a different feeling wherever you go."

Approach to matches

"I like to study my opponents, although maybe I'm doing it less at the moment. I usually step onto the court with some details in mind about my opponent, what they like to do, but I like to focus on myself. Now I trust myself a lot, much more in my own abilities, I know what I need to do on the court and not be constantly asking my box about my next move. That confidence has helped me to stay in the match, instead of getting distracted searching for something."

Happy with the work with Francis Roig

"The best thing is what's happening now, I have a lot of confidence in the work I'm doing with Francis in training, I think we're working really well, doing the right things in every practice, I feel I'm improving. This is a daily process, not just based on the matches you win, so I see things going well and on top of that, I'm enjoying it. I'm enjoying getting better, feeling that process at the end of the day, satisfied with improving a bit from the day before. That's probably the most significant success, the reason I feel so good right now."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Raducanu: “Mi mayor éxito es ver cómo mejoro día a día”