Raducanu, after falling in the US Open: "I have to maintain consistency and leave this defeat behind"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 29 Aug 2025 | 20.44

Raducanu, after falling at the US Open: "I have to maintain consistency and leave this defeat behind." Photo: Getty Images.

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It's all over for Emma Raducanu at this US Open. Despite showing a great level of tennis on this North American hard court swing and rediscovering her tennis four years after her success in New York, she succumbed clearly to an inspired Elena Rybakina (6-1, 6-2), demonstrating her candidacy for her second Grand Slam title.

However, despite her defeat, the Englishwoman is focusing on the positives. She leaves as the 32nd in the world and still has the Asian swing ahead to continue climbing in the rankings. Regarding her performance today and in recent weeks, her relationship with Francis Roig, and the gap between her tennis and that of the world's best, she spoke at the press conference following her elimination at the US Open.

Unable to counter Elena Rybakina's shots

"Elena played very well, and I found it very difficult to find my rhythm in the match. So when I had the ball, it was hard for me to strike well because many of her shots were very deep, or I couldn't reach them either. So it was difficult to make the most of the few moments I had. But credit has to go to her. She played a very good match."

"I think maybe if I had held on in the first game of the second set, I might have had a chance, but with a 40-0 advantage, I missed a couple of shots that I wouldn't normally miss. But at the same time, I felt that every ball I received was very challenging. But otherwise, I tried to vary my position in the return. Overall, I think she served well, returned well, and played very well in general."

Lost against the world's best in all four Grand Slams of 2025

"I would say it's definitely a goal and an aim. Yes, I have lost twice to Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina, so it's tough. But at the same time, that's where I am in the rankings. I can play against the top rivals in the first, second, or third rounds. So I just have to give my best in the coming months until Australia to keep working and try to close the gap. Depending on the day and how we face each other, I am improving overall. I've been improving in recent months. So I just have to stay consistent and put this defeat behind me."

Focused on Asia after a positive swing

"It will be important to analyze the past few months as a whole, the last few weeks as a whole, and the improvements I am making because a match like that can easily discourage you if you allow it. So I will try not to, regroup, work hard, and yes, prepare for Asia."

About her professional relationship with Francis Roig

"Right now, we are working until the end of the year. I am looking forward to getting back to work. It has only been three weeks, but I think they have been quite satisfying three weeks in the sense that we have achieved good improvements. I believe there are certain parts of my game that have definitely improved. Today, my weaknesses have been exposed, but it has only been three weeks, and he can't perform miracles. I know we are doing good work, and I am eager to continue."

The challenge of defeating the world's best

"When these top-level players are playing very well, it's tough. Every time I have played against Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina, they have played incredibly. So, undoubtedly, it's difficult to play against them. When you play against Elena, she has a great serve, of course. The second serve is also fast and high. The return comes back faster. It's like you have barely landed after your serve, and it's already back at the baseline. So, yes, the ball comes very, very fast, and you feel like you really don't have time to create anything; it's constant pressure. So I think that's probably the biggest difference."

"When the best play against me, they have something to prove: that they are at the top and they are there for a reason. Every time I have played against one of them, they have shown me that. So while I am improving, performing better, and maybe earning a bit more respect, the best have definitely raised their level. But I will take it as a compliment that they have decided to give their all against me, although at the same time, it shows that I have a lot of work to do still."

Enjoying the progress and her tennis

"I am looking forward to continuing to improve day by day. I take a step forward and one back, but overall, I am working and progressing towards good things. I am enjoying tennis. Today is hard to enjoy, but I believe that in the grand scheme of things, I am working to play better and be a better, more complete tennis player in general, and I am looking forward to returning to Asia. I have never really played in Asia, so I hope to do it this year."

Seeking balance between training and rest

"I want to train a lot, and I practice quite a few hours, but at the same time, I think that can take a toll on my body. So I believe I am doing it right now. Overall, I am quite strong and fit. I don't get injured. But that's where I need people to slow me down, and I need those around me to put the brakes on me a bit and say, 'We've done enough.' That's how I manage my workload because I always want to do more and train more and play and compete more too," says Emma Raducanu who, despite her tough loss to Elena Rybakina, leaves the US Open with a good feeling and eager to keep improving her tennis to become one of the best players in the world.

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