Emma Raducanu Breaks Down After US Open Loss, Promises Schedule Changes

Emma renu's Journey from winning the US Open in 2021 to her tearful first round exit this year has been nothing short of a roller coaster once the darling of British tennis her unorthodox approach to the sport both on and off the court has drawn attention praise and criticism in equal measure now as she reflects on a painful defeat and hints at scheduling regrets fans and critics alike are left wondering where does Emma go from here in her postmatch interview r U couldn't hide her disappointment tearfully admitting that her decision to skip tournaments leading up to the US Open was a collective Choice she acknowledged the toll and had taken on her game I would have preferred to probably play a little bit more before coming into the US Open she admitted this loss against Sophia Kennan brings into sharper Focus the importance of match practice something she admits was lacking in her preparation when I have a lot of matches you feel really good she said her voice faltering as she explained how the rhythm of competitive play helps build confidence and automatic reactions on the court Ruku schedule or lack thereof in the weeks before this match has sparked curiosity after a quarterfinal loss to Paula Bosa in the City open on August 2nd Ruku skipped qualifying tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati instead she returned to London training in rampton and arriving in New York just a week before the US Open without any competitive matches in nearly a month her form and Readiness for this crucial tournament were always in question and while her strategy might have been designed to avoid overtaxing her body especially after surgeries and injuries it seems to have backfired the once fluid player who shocked the world with her historic win in 2021 struggled to find her rhythm with Kenan controlling the third set after a brief Rally from Renu but beyond the Tactical errors on the court ruken new's candid reflection revealed a more profound struggle she still hasn't come to terms with her 2021 Triumph an admission that Echoes the pressure she has faced ever since that fateful Victory the weight of expectation not just from herself but from the public and the media looms large walking past her name on the trophy and her photo at Flushing Meadows rukino is constantly reminded of her greatest achievement and the pressure to replicate it her recent remark about Andy Murray's era being old news was a stark reminder of how fast the world of tennis moves one moment you're on top of the world and the next the sport and the spotlight moves on adding to her emotional burden is the ongoing scrutiny of her personal life from her split with billionaire boyfriend Carlo agostinelli to the accusations that she is more focused on sponsorships than tennis renu's offc court life has often overshadowed her oncourt achievements while her financial success driven by endorsements with Major Brands like Nike and Tiffany is undeniable her earning skyrocketing to 10.2 million pound last year it raises the question of whether too much Focus has been placed on her brand rather than her game critics argue that her management team's focus on maximizing her commercial potential may have taken her Focus away from the hard work required to stay at the top in a sport as unforgiving as tennis but Ruku ever the competitor seems determined to chart her own path her decision to pull out of mixed doubles with an Murray at Wimbledon sparked controversy and the end of Murray's iconic sw19 career didn't sit well with many fans but Ruku has stood firm citing her wrist stiffness as the reason for her withdrawal Judy Murray's astonished reaction to the news was a reflection of The Wider sentiment people wanted more from Emma especially in the Twilight of Andy's career yet for rinu self-preservation seems to be the priority Emma rukino story is far from over though this year's US Open defeat was a painful reminder of the challenges she faces her tears and admissions also show a player still learning evolving and perhaps ready to take back control of her career the path forward will require balance between managing her schedule maintaining her health and honing her game Ruku may not yet have fully come to terms with her 2021 success but in time with the right adjustments she can write a new chapter in her story Story one thing is for sure Emma rukino is not done fighting