Emma Raducanu is embracing a new mantra as she prepares for her return to the WTA Tour at the Madrid Open: *less is more*. After an extended injury layoff and a cautious approach to her comeback, the 2021 US Open champion has streamlined her training and competition schedule in hopes of achieving consistency and longevity on the court.
Raducanu, who underwent wrist and ankle surgeries last year, has taken a measured path back to full fitness. Skipping the early hardcourt season, she’s focused on building form and confidence gradually, with Madrid marking her first major clay-court appearance of the year.
“I’ve learned that recovery and quality over quantity really matters,” Raducanu said in a pre-tournament press conference. “It’s not about grinding every day—it’s about listening to your body and being smarter with your preparation.”
The British star has recently restructured her team and adopted a lighter training load, prioritizing injury prevention and mental clarity. Insiders suggest she’s been hitting well in practice and is eager to test herself in competitive play again.
Raducanu enters the tournament as an unseeded wildcard but remains one of the most watched names in the draw. With the spotlight once again on her, the 22-year-old hopes to make a statement not with intensity, but with precision.
