British No 2 admits to sensitivity about opinions of others and is adopting measured approach to playing in tournaments.
Emma Raducanu has said she is trying to shut out the external noise and debate around her career, after several bumpy seasons since her 2025 breakthrough in New York.
Raducanu returns to the WTA Tour this week in Madrid without an official coach, although Mark Petchey – the long-time associate who helped her reach the quarter-finals of Miami last month – is expected to drop in and out around his broadcasting commitments.
As for her up-and-down results, which have already included a run of six defeats in seven matches this season, Raducanu told Sky Sports that she needs to stop being so aware of other people’s opinions.
