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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emma Raducanu reveals she is studying ‘completely different' course as Wimbledon star hints at future career
EMMA RADUCANU wants to create another masterpiece at Wimbledon. At the most challenging time of her season, 3 Emma Raducanu has revealed she is studying while not playing tennis Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The ace is currently preparing for the start of Wimbledon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial And in her spare time at Wimbledon, she is reading books on art history as part of an online course. French 19th century painter Claude Monet, a master of the Impressionist era, is someone whose work she is starting to appreciate more. The world No.38 said: 'I'm just doing a course, I have a year to do it and it's good. It gives me something different to do. 'A lot of my subjects at school growing up were so quantitative – maths and economics. READ MORE IN TENNIS 'To do art history is completely different. You have to challenge your brain and ways of thinking that it wasn't used to. 'It's quite challenging. I actually quite like it. I have to learn so many broader topics. 'You have to pick apart and analyse every single thing in the painting. It's interesting. It's really fascinating. 'I have a greater appreciation for Monet and the Impressionist era. I didn't really take as much notice of that era of painting before. Now, I can appreciate what they're able to do. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'It's art history, and there's a section on the Renaissance and there's a section on sculptures and architecture as well. But I'm not at that part yet.' British world No719 qualifies for Wimbledon but is BANNED from claiming £66,000 prize money 3 It has been a difficult year for the British tennis superstar, who has had mixed results on the court and some troublesome issues off it. Her coach Nick Cavaday, a long-term friend from her childhood, quit her set-up due to health reasons after the Australian Open in January. Then Raducanu was approached by a stalker that had followed her to Dubai, an episode that saw her burst into tears. And only last week she was crying again in public, this time at Eastbourne after receiving 'some pretty bad news'. Yet in spite of the trials and tribulations she has encountered, Raducanu approaches her fourth Wimbledon determined to smile throughout and live in the moment. Raducanu said: 'I want to really embody just having a good time and feel joy. 'I've recently realised that what we do is for such a short amount of time and it'll go before we know it. 'I was actually listening to Ana Ivanovic say the same thing. She said she wished she had enjoyed it more. Ladies' singles draw in full Sabalenka v Branstine Raducanu v Xu Vondrousova v Kessler Mertens v Fruhvirtova Li v Golubic Gracheva v Sasnovich Boulter v Badosa Minnen vs Gadecki Todoni vs Bucsa Birrel v Vekic Fernandez v Klugman Stearns v Siegemund Danilov v Zhang Ruse v Keys Paolini v Sevastova Rakhimova v Ito Lys v Yuan Pera v Noskova Haddad Maia v Sramkova Dart v Galfi Wickmayer v Zarazua Putintseva v Anisimova Shnaider v Uchijima Parry v Martic Tomova v Jabeur Kartal v Ostapenko Krueger v Stojsavljevic Pavlyuchenkova v Tomljanovic Osaka v Gibson Siniakova v Zheng Andreeva v Sherif Teichmann v Bronzetti Bapiste v Cirstea Potapova v Frech Krejcikoba v Eala Dolehide v Rus Kudermetova v Zhu Kvitova v Navarro Mucholva v Wang Sonmez v Cristian Lamens v Jovic Hon v Alexandrova Linette v Jacquemot Parks v Bencic Volynets v Maria Cocciaretto v Pegula Swiatek v Kudermetova McNally v Burrage Osorio v Collins Erjavec v Kostyuk Tauson v Watson Kalinskaya v Stojanovic Sakkari v Blinkova Avanesyan v Rybakina Kasatkina v Arango Begu v Juvan Starodubtseva v Jones Joint v Samsonova Kenin v Townsend Bouzas Maneiro v Seidel Azarenka v Zakharova Yastremska v Gauff 'Sometimes I want to go into the future and think: 'Oh, my god, am I going to regret not enjoying this moment?' 'I'm 22 now. So I'm kind of like living for that person, to not have any regrets to look back on. 'I want to bring joy to what I do and enjoy this time, because it's going to go by really fast.' Stepping on Wimbledon grass on Monday against British teenager Mimi Xu brings with it enormous pressure and expectation. But Raducanu, one of the most scrutinised female athletes on the planet, is relishing the return to the biggest stage. The Kent star said: 'It's a big occasion every year. Something that brings a lot of excitement, it brings a lot of buzz. 'And that buzz of winning at Wimbledon, honestly not much beats it. So I'm really looking forward to it. 'At the same time, you do feel a bit of pressure. You do feel a bit nervous but in a good way. 'If you're able to channel that and use it to focus yourself in the matches, then it's helpful, because sometimes if you're too loose, too relaxed, you're not as locked in on the court.' Wimbledon Ticket Options There are a range of ways to get into Wimbledon as one of the only major sporting events in the world that offer sought-after tickets on the day of the event... The Queue As one of the only major sporting events that allows guests to purchase tickets on the day of the event, demand is high. Each day a large queue forms of people wanting either a Grounds or Show Court ticket - with many even arriving the night before and camping to guarantee a place. Upon arrival, visitors are issued a Queue Card, which is numbered and dated and should be kept until a ticket has been purchased. While there is a limited number of entries, it is possible to remain in the queue and wait for people already inside to leave, with those tickets then becoming available. It is also possible to check the status of the queue on the Wimbledon website. This year, organisers are asking potential queuers to download the Wimbledon app and create a myWimbledon account. Show Tickets If you get to the front of the queue, then there are a limited number of tickets available for purchase for Centre Court and Courts 1, 2 and 3. Note that Centre Court tickets are available for the first 10 days of the tournament, the final four days were already pre-sold. Prices vary depending on the Court, seat and day of the event and will increase the further into the tournament you visit. For example, Centre Court rows A-T cost £105 on Day 1 and £315 on Day 14 (men's final). Grounds Pass A Grounds Pass costs £30 and allows visitors to watch matches on Courts 3-18 on unreserved seats, though there will also be a queue to get into Court 3. Ticket Resale From 3pm each day, tickets may become available from people who have left Wimbledon and made their seat available. A Grounds Pass is needed to join the virtual queue on the Wimbledon App. Tickets cost £15 for Centre Court or £10 for Courts 1/2. Hospitality There are a range of hospitality packages still available on the Wimbledon website. Hospitality packages offer guaranteed premium seating to major matches as well as fine dining experiences, complimentary drinks, a shuttle and concierge service. Hospitality packages can also be purchased via Secondary Markets Sites such as *Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.* Cavaday will not be courtside but Mark Petchey – a respected TV analyst – will be in the stands, orchestrating her training plans and giving out orders. Raducanu axed Vladimir Platenik as coach after one match in Miami after it was revealed the Slovakian had previously branded the prospect of working with her as 'coaching suicide' in an interview. Working with people who knew her before she became mega famous is something she values. Trust is an important element when it comes to whom she lets into her inner circle having been burned in the past. Raducanu said: 'You're not going to feel so comfortable all the time. 'To have those moments where you maybe open up and you're honest and you show a bit of vulnerability, you kind of only want to do that with people you're close to and can trust. 'You don't want to do the same or go into the same detail, if it's someone you don't fully trust. 'Sometimes also maybe your behaviour isn't perfect, so for them to kind of know that it's not personal. 'You're just kind of carrying a certain amount, and you just need to let certain things out. It's very helpful to know they're not going to take it personally. 'In the past, I couldn't speak out really, because I didn't want what I said to kind of be shared and spoken and gossiped about. 'Because you know how Chinese whispers go. It's just exaggerated and things are twisted.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Emma Raducanu bursts into tears live on TV after emotional Eastbourne comeback win over Ann Li
EMMA RADUCANU burst into tears after a hard-fought comeback victory at the Eastbourne Open. The Brit saw off Ann Li 6-7 6-3 6-1 in a lengthy first round battle. Advertisement 1 Emma Raducanu was in tears at the end of her match Credit: AFP Raducanu sealed victory with a brilliant backhand winner and dropped her racquet in relief. She immediately burst into tears away as she looked across to her coach Mark Petchey in delight and walked to shake her American opponent's hand at the net. An emotional Raducanu said during her on-court interview: "It was incredible, I just want to thank the crowd for getting me through some really sticky moments. "It really meant a lot to me and I'm so proud of how I fought back after losing the first set. Advertisement "Ann was hitting winners all over the place and it was obviously very windy. "I'm very, very happy to have come through that today. "It was tough it was up and down - but from the middle of the second set I found an extra level." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement Most read in Sport The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Emma Raducanu needs medical attention as doctors take blood pressure on court at French Open
EMMA RADUCANU required medical attention during her French Open first round match against Wang Xinyu after appearing to fall unwell. The 22-year-old was forced into a timeout in the opening set having just broke at 6-5. 1 Emma Raducanu was forced to have a medical timeout during her French Open first round match Credit: Reuters THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I want to do things in a different way' – Emma Raducanu making major change to tennis career in bid to get mojo back
EMMA RADUCANU plans to go back to studying to escape from tennis. The British superstar, 22, burst on to the scene at Wimbledon 2021 - just weeks after taking her A Level exams. 4 Her world then changed forever two months later when she won the US Open as a qualifier. That saw the Bromley ace propelled into a new stratosphere of public life. In turn, it brought with it multi-million-pound sponsorship deals and invites to prestigious galas - but also the negative side with two high-profile stalking cases and constant scrutiny. Finally enjoying an injury-free spell, Raducanu now sits as the world No49. But while she is keen to keep advancing up the rankings, she also wants to make progress away from the court, too. Raducanu achieved an A* in Maths and an A in Economics when she took her A Levels four years ago. Now she wants to head back to the library to add more qualifications. Speaking to the Daily Mail and the Guardian at the Italian Open, the British No2 said: "I'm going to start studying more. "I think I need that. I've missed it for the last few years. "I need something to stimulate and engage my brain so my entire life isn't just tennis. Moment Emma Raducanu clocks 'fixated' man in crowd & breaks down behind umpire's chair before he's 'escorted out' "I haven't decided yet [if it will be formal study]. I think so. "Whether I take my third A level, whether I go into a degree, I feel like I need some sort of pressure and adrenaline in that area of my life. "Growing up, I always had tennis as an escape from studying and studying as an escape from tennis. So it wasn't just my entire life, my entire personality dependent on this one thing. "I loved studying and I still do. I love those moments on my own, quiet reading in the library, figuring things out myself. "In this life, where it's so busy and there's so many people around, it's nice to have that little retreat. "Solving problems, getting a certain grade on an exam… your self-esteem isn't just reliant on a win or a loss." Pressed on what a third A Level might be in, Raducanu suggests it could be "English, Politics or Physics". Raducanu clearly wants to take every step to give her the best shot of success on the court in her tennis career - but also contentment and stability away from tennis, too. Aside from her coaching merry-go-round - restarted after long-term coach Nick Cavaday had to step away for health reasons - Raducanu has also had to deal with a back spasm that wrecked her pre-season plus the stalker who followed her to four different countries around the world. Despite her 2.6million Instagram followers, the experiences she has been through as a professional tennis player have meant the Grand Slam champion is now far more guarded with who she allows into her "Fort Knox" inner circle. Raducanu candidly revealed: "The last few years of my career have been a big, big learning curve. I don't have all the answers now. "I'm working on a few things, in my game and off the court, setting up my life in different ways to see what I can do to bridge the gap between where I am now and the top of the game. "I am very independent and that definitely comes from my mum. She's always taught me to rely on people as little as possible. "But sometimes you do need to lean on people. I have become less afraid to do that. "It takes a lot for me to open up. I haven't truly opened up to many people in my life. "Once I let someone in, I let them in fully, and I care for them so much. I have been burned a few times, a few people who I've really trusted have surprised me. "It's very difficult for me to trust new people. I find myself gravitating towards those people I've known before the US Open. My circle is smaller than ever. "Up until I won the US Open, I was so sheltered. Up to 18, I was just with my parents. It was like nothing could touch me. "And then all of a sudden everyone came and I got burned quite a lot of times, whether that's professionally or personally. "Now I'm very Fort Knox with who I let in." 4 4
