Emma Raducanu says she feels most empowered and in control when playing on the match court

Emma Raducanu believes it is a vital part of her make-up to be able to block out criticism. In 2021, Raducanu had one of the most stunning breakthrough years ever seen not just in tennis but in professional sport, winning the US Open as a qualifier — something that had never been done before.

Ad/> That win — coupled with her equally unexpected run to the fourth round of Wimbledon last summer — has seen her go from a relative unknown to a household name in a matter of months. TennisNadal snubbed by Laureus Awards as Djokovic nominated — Raducanu and Daley included tooYESTERDAY AT 16:32 With that has come scrutiny on her on- and off-court fortunes but in an interview with Glamour Magazine, she is clear about how to deal with the inevitable setbacks.

She said: «I think that the challenge that younger players may face is getting disheartened by a few losses in a row – that’s something that every successful tennis player has gone through. »But it’s important to keep strong and stay in your own lane really, and kind of zone out from what everyone else may think or say, and just keep believing in yourself.

'I love her attitude' — Henman backs Raducanu to win 'more big titles' 'Adapting to clay will not faze Emma' — Konta on Raducanu's chances at French Open Nadal snubbed by Laureus Awards as Djokovic nominated — Raducanu and Daley included too «It doesn't matter what level you're at – if you keep losing a few matches, it can be easy to get disheartened, but personally I just know that I'm doing the right things. »I trust myself – and that everything will come together in the end.