Emma Raducanu exited the US Open in the third round after a straight-sets defeat to 2022 champion Elena Rybakina, but the young Briton is choosing to focus on the positives from her summer campaign.
Raducanu, now 22, began her tournament strongly, winning convincing matches against Ena Shibahara and Janice Tjen before falling short against Rybakina.
Following her loss, she posted on social media with the caption 'A productive summer.
Progress over perfection,' a phrase that encapsulates her current mindset.
Since winning the 2021 US Open as a teenager, Raducanu has battled injuries and inconsistency, making it difficult to replicate her early success.
However, this year she has shown signs of improvement, including progress at Wimbledon and Flushing Meadows.
In interviews, she highlighted that matches against top opponents force her to raise her level, motivating her to work harder on specific aspects of her game, particularly her serve and ability to handle aggressive returns.
Raducanu also acknowledged that starting points strongly remains one of her biggest challenges.
Despite her exit, she views this summer as a step forward, believing she is closing the gap on the game’s elite.
With her sights set on the Australian Open, Raducanu hopes continued hard work will help her return to the higher echelons of the sport.
Fans and analysts alike continue to see her as one of the brightest talents in British tennis, capable of once again achieving major success if she maintains her progress.
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