Emma thoughts on recent injury

How Emma Raducanu plans to 'do some damage' in the Australian Open

British tennis pro Emma is through to the second round

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‘There has been a lot of volatility over the past three years,’ she says. ‘And I think the most I’ve come into myself has been in the last few weeks. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is non-attachment; acknowledging that everything comes and goes. Every moment is fleeting, and how you interact with the present dictates how you feel, the quality of your work, the quality of your relationships, and how much the people around you enjoy being with you.

‘I’ve taught myself not to label things as black or white. For example, with this injury, I’m trying to catch myself and stop labelling it as like, “Oh, I’m so unlucky, this is so bad.” I’ve learnt to accept things and reframe them. I’m not completely unable to exercise, so I’ll still do things like yogaor Pilates – low-impact exercise, so I’m focusing on that. I’ve matured a lot in the last few weeks, to be honest.’

‘Having been through such big changes, wellness to me now is the inner stillness I feel,’ Emma says. ‘For me, that might mean doing hot yoga, reading, learning, studying – anything to cultivate my mind. I take confidence from doing things that really enrich my mind and body and how peaceful I feel.’ Has this influenced her approach to tennis? ‘Yeah, I’m prepared to work hard and do some damage next year.’

 

Emma thoughts on recent injury

How Emma Raducanu plans to 'do some damage' in the Australian Open

British tennis pro Emma is through to the second round

www.womenshealthmag.com

‘There has been a lot of volatility over the past three years,’ she says. ‘And I think the most I’ve come into myself has been in the last few weeks. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is non-attachment; acknowledging that everything comes and goes. Every moment is fleeting, and how you interact with the present dictates how you feel, the quality of your work, the quality of your relationships, and how much the people around you enjoy being with you.

‘I’ve taught myself not to label things as black or white. For example, with this injury, I’m trying to catch myself and stop labelling it as like, “Oh, I’m so unlucky, this is so bad.” I’ve learnt to accept things and reframe them. I’m not completely unable to exercise, so I’ll still do things like yogaor Pilates – low-impact exercise, so I’m focusing on that. I’ve matured a lot in the last few weeks, to be honest.’

‘Having been through such big changes, wellness to me now is the inner stillness I feel,’ Emma says. ‘For me, that might mean doing hot yoga, reading, learning, studying – anything to cultivate my mind. I take confidence from doing things that really enrich my mind and body and how peaceful I feel.’ Has this influenced her approach to tennis? ‘Yeah, I’m prepared to work hard and do some damage next year.’

I thought I'd clicked on my Buddhist forum there for a second...

 

I wish Emma would stop making grandiose statements like this, because it just attracts mockery without the recent history to back it up.

Confidence is fine, but let's get through 4 matches in a 250 in 2025 first.

 

I wish Emma would stop making grandiose statements like this, because it just attracts mockery without the recent history to back it up.

Confidence is fine, but let's get through 4 matches in a 250 in 2025 first.

Lol. Well let's hope GM don't hear about this article then. Maybe they will have other players to focus on and it will sail right by them unnoticed

 

I think there’s too much concern on EE about what GM or Twitter trolls think. Who cares? It’s just the same 5 posters repeating their hate in order to bait Emma fans. Emma shouldn’t alter her behaviour or watch what she says because of them - that would be ridiculous. Same goes for the tabloids out for negative stories. If she were always thinking about their reaction she would be absolutely miserable.

Let’s let her live her life in the way her and her team see fit - if we had all the information they had we probably wouldn’t be harping on about poor decision making all the time. But we don’t have all the information so I think as tennismom said in an earlier post we just need to let go and be a bit zen about it all 🧘‍♀️

 

I think there’s too much concern on EE about what GM or Twitter trolls think. Who cares? It’s just the same 5 posters repeating their hate in order to bait Emma fans. Emma shouldn’t alter her behaviour or watch what she says because of them - that would be ridiculous. Same goes for the tabloids out for negative stories. If she were always thinking about their reaction she would be absolutely miserable.

Let’s let her live her life in the way her and her team see fit - if we had all the information they had we probably wouldn’t be harping on about poor decision making all the time. But we don’t have all the information so I think as tennismom said in an earlier post we just need to let go and be a bit zen about it all 🧘‍♀️

Not just GM/twitter but journos, former players... They are allowed to have others opinions/views. Simply stop caring this much/being this sensitive ......

 

 

Up to a certain point, though, defamation, threats, incitement of violence, and racism (hate crime), etc. are exempted by most jurisdictions from the freedom of speech.

 

Up to a certain point, though, defamation, threats, incitement of violence, and racism (hate crime), etc. are exempted by most jurisdictions from the freedom of speech.

Indeed. Except if you want to run for US President when all that stuff is ignored.

 

You know you have to say something in an interview and an intelligent person knows you have to say something differently from the last interview to make it interesting. I'd take any interview with anyone (not just sports people) with a pinch of salt. Everyone needs to sound interesting. And yes, they probably believe what they are saying while they say it but the reality of a person's outlook and their day to day life is often quite different to how they want to portray it. I'm not saying the interview is all gumph but I suspect behind the zen-like nature of it there are day to day professional goings-on that are a lot less interesting when repeated ad infinitum when asked for interview sound-bites.

 

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I must admit, this type of reveal came much faster than anticipated. Normally, it is shared the year after. Hopefully, more details will be shared in the near future about the 🤕multiple injuries, apart from the 🦶foot ligament one.

“I think the biggest takeaway is just that it’s not like there’s any magic secret - it’s [about] consistency, and due to a couple of injuries this year it’s probably something I lacked a little bit of.

 

is it not the abdomen one in the gym at beginning of August ...which is mainly reason she did not play between Washington and USO. And had support taping on abdomen at USO and physio brought in.
Plus also stiffening of back towards end Wimbledon.

Naomi effectively also said that on Tennish ...first 6 months injury free apart from niggles. But then impacted by injury in second half of year.

 

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Do you know on which channel BBC will broadcast GB's matches today for the BJK Cup?

Thank you

 

You can watch the tie live on the BBC Sport website and app and BBC iPlayer, with live text commentary on the website and regular updates on 5 Live.

 

Thought I'd move the chiropractics discussion here. It may well offer some immediate relief from stiffness or pain for Emma but the whole thing just feels icky. I wonder what the issue was that needed treatment?

Looking through the IG feed so many alarm bells are going off. For example polarity balancing as below is just out and out quackery. I wonder how much he charges for that nonsense.



Polarity balancing is a practice rooted in energy medicine, claiming to manipulate the body's energy fields to restore balance and health. This approach is not evidence-based and is generally considered pseudoscientific. It works no better than standard massage therapy and any other perceived benefits are likely due to a placebo effect.

I wouldn't be entrusting my body to this person no matter who recommended him.

 

It’s puzzling why there’s so much judgment surrounding Emma’s choice to explore chiropractic care. Yes, it may not be strictly evidence-based, but if it genuinely helps her feel healthier and with injuries and pain, then it’s her personal decision, not anyone else’s concern. It feels like there’s always something to criticize or speculate about, perpetuating unnecessary negativity when we should instead respect her choices.

Let’s focus on the fact that Emma is in Auckland and preparing to compete again in just one week. She seems content with the team she has chosen to surround herself with.

 

Yes somebody said yesterday the season can't come quick enough and it really can't, this will soon be forgotten. Emma can do whatever she likes, it's her life and health and career but I'm always going to raise an eyebrow when i see her involving herself with people like this guy.

 

I always got the impression that despite their sometimes unconventional way of doing things, Emma and her parents weren't the sort to be taken in by BS merchants. So I'm surprised to see her anywhere near this guy.

Djokovic has got involved with some pretty weird stuff over the years and it hasn't done his career much harm so who knows?

 

earlier in his career he worked for 3 or 4 years as chiro to F1 teams ...Red Bull and then Renault

 

I've spoken to health professionals (physios mainly) in the past and apparently there's nothing wrong with chiropractice if it's done right. The real reason it's not on the NHS is because if they made it 'a thing' then they would have to fund it.

 

if it's been confirmed that the likes of Federer, Djokovic and Murray regularly used them then I'm not worried.

I get the impression a lot more professional tennis players use them than some might think.

 

Being an athlete doesn't make you any less gullible. I still remember the Power Balance bracelets craze amongst others. This is really worth a watch if you have a spare 15 mins.

Interesting that the phiten necklace was invented by a Japanese chiropractor.

 

Sharapova also used chiro ...search seems to have been done by Eisenbud

 

I saw this posted on discord, Emma’s back taped up.

Emma really should have taken time off after BJKC to really sort this issue out and not go straight into non stop training.

 

I saw this posted on discord, Emma’s back taped up.

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Emma really should have taken time off after BJKC to really sort this issue out and not go straight into non stop training.

Wow. I thought she should have taken a break after BJKC even without knowing about this. I know Emma really wants to get out on a tennis court, but sometimes taking a rest after a strenuous effort like at BJKC might be a prudent approach. And especially if nursing an injury. Her dad used to caution her about playing when injured, who is advising her now? I guess she has Nakamura now that she didn't have then, maybe he would advise on such matters. But he is not a physio.

 

This Nakamurakins guy seems smiley but I'm not sure how much he will help Emma avoid injuries. 😐 Is his main role to increase her athleticism and movement so she performs better in matches? To build up her stamina? Or injury prevention? 😕

 

Both, I think. She talked about improving her stability when she reaches for shots due to her flexibility.

I would have thought that a physio would also be needed. At the BJK Cup she would have had that. Quite likely in Melbourne there’ll be LTA staff available as there always seem to be at Slams. Not sure what happens at other tournaments as players must need treatment after every training session let alone match.

 

Here you can see Yutaka gently stretching Emma’s back while Nick keeps a watchful eye

 

Do we have to start preparing ourselves for the inevitable, history repeating, blisters at the Australian Open because of injury and lack of play? 😔

I need a therapist now because I’m starting to develop trauma from Emma’s year after year of troubles during the Australian swing.

 

Do we have to start preparing ourselves for the inevitable, history repeating, blisters at the Australian Open because of injury and lack of play? 😔

I need a therapist now because I’m starting to develop trauma from Emma’s year after year of troubles during the Australian swing.

Yes, i was depressed yesterday and didn't watch any tennis until late in the day. i have decided to distract myself while Emma sorts herself out by following other players such as Katie B who plays Iga around 8:30am UK time.

 

She'll be fine. Maybe she doesn't have a body that can make a her a regular top 10 player. Maybe she'll never win another Grand Slam in the near future. But she'll be top 20 this season. She'll have amazing performances and a few stinkers and we will be enthralled or deflated in turns - and thoroughly entertained.

 

Exactly. No point in setting artificial goals and expectations as her fan. She’ll likely never be another Pegula or Navarro, playing almost every week.

But she will have interesting matches and some deep runs, and hopefully some trophies again soon. I’m also optimistic she’ll end up with higher year end ranking this year than last. I didn’t see last year as a failure - it was a developmental year and definitely better than 2022 and what passed for 2023.

 

There are a lot of in-depth posts and discussion about Emma's 'injuries', health etc spread across numerous threads, including the China Open thread. Not only is it cluttering up those threads but its time consuming trying to keep up with it all, trying to reference a post when we have to search through numerous threads to find it.

This thread was set up to deal specifically with discussions about injuries etc and i suggest that we resurrect this thread. Anyone agree?

Alternatively we could start an entirely new thread.

 

Great idea! I totally forgot about this thread. I have been trying to stick to the thread about Emma's tennis (not related to specific matches), but I agree this thread is maybe even more appropriate. We can't expect all mentions of possible or real injuries won't appear in other threads. But we can certainly put the longer posts here.