Raducano: “I feel good because things around me have calmed down”

Emma Raducano (No. 296 in the WTA rankings). One of the last great developments in women's tennis. The marathon rise that culminated in him lifting the US Open with only a handful of professional appearances has generated buzz that has transcended the world of tennis. After some time, injuries slowed down his career but he was finally able to recover and return to one of the greatest stages on the calendar: the Australian Open.

“Emma, ​​who entered the field 12 months ago, had a cyst removed 10 days ago. She traveled here in a wheelchair and began training in the three days before the match. This process filled me with tension. In fact, 'we didn't do it'. I don't even know if he could Play.”Raducano explained after her first-round win over Shelby Rogers (6-3, 6-2) about returning to the Grand Slam.

“This year I'm calmer. I'm calmer. A lot of things have stabilized. I feel better, there are fewer ups and downs because things have calmed down.”And it has continued with regard to this new version that appears in the Majors program since she left the tour dedicated to rehabilitation from various injuries that made her undergo the operating room three times.

“It's unbelievable to not have pain in my wrist. I honestly didn't know if I could get to this moment but it's great to be playing without pain. I suffered for a long time from the North American Tour in 2022 until the surgery.”

“I was doing the rehab sessions religiously every day but it was worth it. I'm not afraid or have to limit myself. Now it's about continuing the rehab and hopefully I'll be in good shape,” he concluded.

In the next edition, Emma Raducano will meet Wang Yafan (94th place) from China, who is seeking to reach the third round of the tournament for the first time in her career.

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