Raducanu’s Winning Formula: Positivity & Hunger Fuel Strong Showing in Indian Wells

Raducanu’s Winning Formula: Positivity & Hunger Fuel Strong Showing in Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu has called her run to the third round of Indian Wells a “success” after winning back-to-back matches for the first time this year.

The former US Open champion went down fighting as she was beaten in straight sets by world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday having won consecutive matches for the first time since her run to the last 16 of the same tournament last year.

Raducanu has been working with her childhood coach Nick Cavaday following her return from an eight-month absence after surgery on both wrists and ankle.

“It was a good success, I would say,” Raducanu said of her week. “I think I have handled myself a lot better on the match court. I was a lot more positive and hungry to play, and that showed I think in the tennis that I did play.”

The 21-year-old, ranked 250th in the world, is scheduled to return to action at the Miami Open next week after being given a wildcard to play at the 1000 combined tournament – live on Sky Sports Tennis.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, Naomi Broady and commentator Jonathan Overend discussed the spotlight Raducanu has been under since her fairytale run to the US Open title three years ago.

“I actually think that’s the more difficult thing for Emma in her career because she’s got the level of tennis so if she can overcome the injuries, she’s drawn a line in the sand so she can finally train properly but it’s actually dealing with the rest of the stuff that comes with it,” said former world No 76 Broady.

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