Emma Raducanu has said she will not complain about the demands of the tennis calendar, highlighting the financial rewards and her contentment with life away from the court. The British No 1, speaking during a roundtable with journalists at the end of the 2025 season, emphasised the benefits of her profession despite a gruelling schedule.
The 23-year-old, who rose from outside the top 60 to world No 29 this year, described her off-season in Bromley as a period of rest and enjoyment. She spoke of commuting by train, visiting local coffee shops, and spending time with family. 'I've been part of rush hour every day, which has also been an experience. But it's like my switch off,' she said.
Raducanu reflected on a positive season with largely consistent results, and noted steps to find stability in her team. She has been working with Spanish coach Francisco Roig, a former member of Rafael Nadal's coaching team, and will start 2026 with a new physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach, Emma Stewart, who previously worked with British Rowing's Olympic medal-winning setup.
After ending her season early due to illness, Raducanu focused on improving her language skills, studying Chinese, Spanish, and French. She admitted the effort was consuming but beneficial for her mental wellbeing. 'I'm trying to do everything,' she said. 'I really need rest days from my rest days.'
Raducanu also addressed the aftermath of incidents with a fixated individual earlier in the year, which had affected her confidence. She said she has now moved on, though she was 'creeped out' by paparazzi photos of her with a male friend, which tabloids wrongly interpreted as a new relationship. 'I was like: 'Come on, guys. Come on. Be better,'' she said.
