A yes, but no, an almost, a desire but inability. Ultimately, a bitter feeling of being held back by injuries and the inability to work on her tennis. That's what Emma Raducanu has experienced during a 2024 that she wants to finish in a very special way. The Billie-Jean King Cup 2024 could be a very important morale booster for the Brit, but also a testing ground.
Evidence of this was the great competitive attitude shown by the young Brit in her match against Niemeier. Winning 6-4 6-4 was significant for Emma Raducanu and her determination to prove to herself that when free from physical discomfort, she is a player to be reckoned with in major events. But, above all, it was crucial to implement a revolutionary change in her tennis, forged during her recent dry spell due to injuries and an intense block of subsequent training.
If there's something that characterizes Raducanu, it's her natural ease in playing tennis, that overflowing natural talent she possesses but needs to refine. She is a very raw player, with a long way to go in technical, tactical, and mental aspects. Injuries have not only hindered her ability to compete consistently but also interrupted a gradual professional development in her. "It's been two and a half months since my last match, it's never easy to return to competition after an injury. I feel good physically, calm emotionally, and very motivated," she said in a press conference after her debut in the Billie-Jean King Cup 2024.
- Raducanu admits to having worked hard to improve her serve
"I love team competitions, the atmosphere is great, having people supporting me and giving me advice is a fantastic feeling, and I think I compete very well in this context. My good performance is the result of three weeks of demanding and very positive training. I hope to see the fruits of my hard work this week," expressed Raducanu, who took advantage of these weeks to make a structural change in her tennis.
One of the aspects that required a tactical intervention was her serve. This was explained by Emma Raducanu herself, demonstrating her maturity and humility. "After my injury in Seoul, I realized I had to make my serve a much deadlier weapon. I lengthened my swing a bit, made my movements more fluid, and seek to add more power and take risks. I must accept making some double faults, but I believe I am on the right path. Sometimes, I tend to serve as I used to and I need to be corrected, but I am satisfied with the change. I will continue working on it during the preseason," concluded a woman dreaming of the title at the Billie-Jean King Cup 2024.
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