Emma Raducanu takes it as a praise that the world’s finest gamers appear to lift their sport towards her, admitting she has “a lot more work to do” to match their stage.
Raducanu was crushed in straight units, 6-1 6-2, by ninth seed and former Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina within the third spherical of the US Open on Friday, the match lasting simply 62 minutes.
Raducanu additionally noticed her event ended by high seeds on the three different Grand Slams in 2025, six-time champion Iga Swiatek beating her at each the Australian Open and French Open, with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka ending her run at Wimbledon.
“When the very top play against me, they have a point to prove that they’re at the top, and they’re there for a reason,” mentioned Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion.
“Whereas I am enhancing, doing higher, gaining possibly some extra respect round, the highest have undoubtedly raised their sport. Each time I’ve performed one, they’ve form of proven that.
“I’ll take that as a compliment that they’ve decided to really lock in against me, but at the same time it does show I have a lot more work to do.”
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Tim Henman and Laura Robson react to Raducanu’s defeat to Rybakina
The British No 1 added: “It may be necessary to simply have a look at the previous couple of months as an entire and the enhancements that I am making, as a result of a match like that may simply form of get you down if you happen to let it.
“I’m going to try not to do that, regroup and just work hard.”
Raducanu: Coach Roig cannot work miracles
Raducanu has spent the vast majority of this season and not using a everlasting coach however signed a contract with Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig following a trial in July.
Raducanu has been working with Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig through the US Open
The 22-year-old mentioned the settlement was “through to the end of the year” however gave the impression to be eager to increase that relationship into 2026 if doable.
“It’s only been three weeks, but it’s been a pretty successful three weeks in a sense that we’ve made good improvements,” Raducanu mentioned of her coach.
“There are certain parts of my game which have gotten better for sure. Today my weaknesses were highlighted, but I think it’s only been three weeks, and he can’t really work miracles.
“I do know we’re doing good work, and I simply look ahead to persevering with that.”
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Marion Bartoli believes Raducanu will study extra from taking part in the highest gamers after she exited the US Open
Raducanu added: “I’m looking forward to just building day by day.
“You are taking just a few steps ahead, one step again, however general I am working and constructing in the direction of good issues.
“I’m enjoying my tennis for the most part. Tough to enjoy today, but in the big scheme of things I’m working towards playing better and being a better tennis player.”
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