Raducanu Opens Up: "Play Less to Last Longer," the New Strategy of the British Player

After a finally complete 2025 season, without major injury, Emma Raducanu announces a change: fewer tournaments, and a long-term vision.

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Arthur Millot

le 23/12/2025 à 08h20

2 min to read

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Raducanu 2025: The Season of Rebirth

Since her historic feat at the US Open, Emma Raducanu has gone through a period of injuries, forced breaks, and doubts. But in 2025, her trajectory has finally stabilized.

For the first time in her career, the British player has competed in the majority of the season's WTA 1000 tournaments, bringing her annual total to 50 matches (a personal record).

Moreover, she has 28 wins, a place in the top 30, and above all, a season without major interruption.

"I hope to play less next year"

But while she has played many matches this season, she plans to adopt a different strategy for 2026, as she explains to the BBC.

"I hope to play less next year than this year"

Indeed, the British player seems to have realized that longevity must come through management, not accumulation.

Raducanu now wants to prioritize quality over quantity, incorporate more physical work into her daily routine, and preserve her body over the long term.

Her approach is methodical: "A little, but often," she explains, referring to progressive physical work integrated into warm-ups, designed for the overall health of the body.

Regained Stability: Francisco Roig, the Man of Balance

Another key element of this new phase: continuity in her coaching team. Emma Raducanu has found an anchor with Francisco Roig, former coach of Rafael Nadal, who will remain by her side in 2026.

For a player long tossed between different staffs, this stability is a turning point.

"It's the most precious thing," she confides. "Enjoying each day and having a healthy perspective on things is so important. So I'm quite calm ahead of next season and very proud of my season and the progress made," she states.