Heartbroken Raducanu After US Open Loss: 'I'll Manage My Schedule Differently'

Emma dueno returned to the US Open where she famously won her maiden Grand Slam title in 2021 ended in disappointment as she was knocked out in the first round by Sophia Kennan this defeat marked a tough moment for the 21-year-old British tennis star who became visibly emotional as she reflected on her loss and the decisions leading up to it ru's painful admission after the match a tearful redico opened up about her regrets stating I would have preferred to probably play a little bit more before coming into the US Open her decision to foro competing in the leadup tournaments to focus on training back in London has come under scrutiny especially given her lack of match practice before this major event red duin to acknowledge the importance of regular competitive play saying when I have a lot of matches just like every player you feel really good you feel like everything's automatic collective decision making when asked whether the decision to skip qualifying tournaments was hers alone rukino clarified that it was a collective call rather than solely her choice she expressed some frustration admitting that you can't really change it once a plan is set in motion but ended at a potential shift in strategy moving forward kenan's strong performance her opponent Sophia Kennan a former Australian Open Champion proved too strong on the day especially as Ruku struggled to find her rhythm despite a valiant effort in the second set rukino was unable to capitalize on key moments particularly in the third set where she had a chance to break kenon early on the shadow of 2021 reflecting on her breakthrough victory at the US Open in 2021 Ruku admitted that she still hasn't come to terms with that historic win I feel very proud when I come here she shared highlighting the emotional weight of walking past her photo and name on the trophy every day however the pressure to replicate her past success remains a significant challenge controversy with Andy Murray adding to the spotlight on Ruku is the ongoing debate over her decision to pull out of the mixed doubles with Andy Murray at Wimbledon which effectively ended the British tennis Legends s sw19 career rukino withdrawal due to wrist stiffness Drew criticism from Murray's mother Judy and divided public opinion with some seeing it as a opportunity for a memorable farewell to Murray off Court challenges Ruku has also faced difficulties off the court including her recent split from billionaire boyfriend Carlo agostinelli and ongoing speculation about her focus on tennis versus lucrative brand deals despite these distractions her team has defended her commitment to the sport with her agent Max Eisen Bud stating that she has passed up millions in sponsorship opportunities to concentrate on her game Emma renu's early exit from the US Open is a stark reminder of the pressures and challenges that come with being a young Grand Slam Champion her tearful admission that she may need to manage my schedule differently suggests a period of reflection and potential change ahead as she continues to navigate the highs and lows of her career rukino remains a compelling figure in the world of tennants with many hoping to see her regain the form that once made her a household name what do you think of U's decisionmaking and her current challenges on and off the court do you believe she can reclaim reformer Glory share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to like And subscribe for more updates on your favorite sports stars