"My goal is to be seeded at the Australian Open," Raducanu already has goals for 2026

After a good season, Emma Raducanu has returned to an excellent ranking.

Now ranked 30th, the British player hasn't been ranked this high since September 2022. Despite her withdrawal in the first round of the Wuhan WTA 1000 against Ann Li, the 22-year-old player can now look ahead to the next season. The 2021 US Open champion hopes to have a good tournament at the Australian Open.

"My goal for the coming weeks is to try to be seeded at the Australian Open, I will do everything I can to achieve that. The higher my ranking is, the better.

You might have better chances of advancing in the draw, but you can still be seeded and play against the best players quite early in tournaments. There's also an element of luck, but you have to do your best in all situations to increase your chances.

It's really nice to remember that you're inspiring younger people to play. But it's very easy to lose sight of these things because you get too absorbed in your own world. It's a great achievement for me. I want to continue to set an example on the court by having a good attitude.

I know that sometimes other players get angry or lose patience, and it's inevitable that occasionally you won't feel good. But I try to present the best image possible. You never know who's watching, and I don't want to set a bad example for younger generations," assured Raducanu.