Emma Raducanu has highlighted the importance of resilience in the face of the challenges in a new HSBC movieas the British tennis star reflected on injury problems and criticism.
Raducanu exploded into the public eye in 2021 with her run to the fourth round of Wimbledon.
She then made history by becoming the first qualifier in the Open era to win a major title when she stormed to victory at the US Open.
Raducanu has struggled since her fairytale victory, with a series of injuries keeping her on the sidelines.
The 21-year-old only returned in January after an eight-month absence following ankle and wrist surgery, while also facing criticism amid a series of coaching changes since her US Open victory.
Emma Raducanu has reflected on the challenges she has faced in her career so far in an HSBC film
Raducanu won the US Open in remarkable fashion when she was just 18 in 2021
The British star has since suffered a series of injuries and faced public criticism
Raducanu, a Global Brand Ambassador for HSBC, reflected on the ups and downs of her career so far in the banking group’s latest advert.
She emphasized the importance of her family and support team in making her resilient in the face of challenges, while expressing confidence that she would succeed in moving forward.
“I’ve learned that life is full of twists and turns, but it’s how you navigate those moments that define you,” Raducanu said.
‘As an athlete, this is never more true than when you are injured and have to deal with criticism. It can feel like a constant struggle, but you can also see it as an obstacle or an opportunity to grow.
“My mother taught me resilience from a young age, and many of the decisions I make today are because of what my parents taught me.
‘I am fortunate to have such an amazing support system that I can lean on in both moments of success and uncertainty to help me stay strong, both physically and mentally, no matter what life throws my way.
‘If the past few years have taught me anything, it’s that life is never a straight line and you never know what opportunities are around the corner.
“I’m curious to see what the future holds, whether it’s next week, next year or next decade.”
Raducanu credited her friends, family and support team for helping make her resilient
The 21-year-old expressed her confidence that she can succeed in anything she sets her mind to
Raducanu, a global ambassador for HSBC, said she is ‘excited about whatever the future brings’
The British star appeared in the film for HBSC ahead of the start of the grass season
‘There are so many things I’m passionate about! With the support of my team and my family, I know I have the opportunity to succeed in whatever I put my mind to.”
HSBC’s latest film with Raducanu comes ahead of the grass-court season after HSBC opted to withdraw from French Open qualifying.
Raducanu had just missed out on automatic entry in Paris but was due to take part in qualifying this week in an attempt to secure a place in the main draw.
Her name was removed from the entry list on Sunday morning, with Raducanu explaining that she will focus on training to ‘give myself the chance to stay fit for the rest of the year’.
‘It’s important for me to continue laying the foundation and I will use the time to do a healthy block before the grass and subsequent hard court seasons so that I give myself the chance to get fit for the rest of the year stay,” Raducanu said.
Her withdrawal is a dull end to a gravel season that started promisingly for Raducanu, with four excellent victories at the Billie Jean King Cup and the Porsche Grand Prix.
Raducanu withdrew from qualifying for the French Open on Sunday as she focused on training
The British tennis star is expected to return to action when the grass court season begins
This was followed by a first round defeat in Madrid last month, after which she declared herself ‘mentally and emotionally exhausted’. She has not been seen since.
Raducanu has not yet confirmed her playing schedule but is likely to compete in the Rothesay Open in Nottingham, which starts on June 8.
Her ranking has dropped to 212 in the world following her absence from the competition due to injuries.
Raducanu will focus on Wimbledon, where the third Grand Slam of the season starts on July 1.