She’s been written off, doubted, dissected, and meme’d — but according to one former world number one, Emma Raducanu is back, and this time, she’s got that look in her eyes.
“You can see it,” the unnamed tennis icon said. “She’s 100 per cent committed.” Translation: Emma’s not here to play nice. She’s here to win, and maybe shut a few people up along the way.
After months of surgeries, sponsor deals, and more headlines about off-court drama than on-court dominance, Raducanu seems to be flipping the script. Her body language? Fierce. Her footwork? Sharper. That shy smile? Replaced with a glare that says, “Ask me about injuries one more time…”
The praise from a legend comes at a crucial moment — just as Emma prepares for her wildcard Wimbledon return. The expectations are lower this time, but the pressure? Still sky-high. And while fans have seen flashes of greatness before, this version of Raducanu has a new energy: less princess, more predator.
Whether she can channel that full “I’m back” energy into actual wins remains to be seen. But for now, the pros are taking notice — and the rest of us? We’ll be watching her every move like a hawk.
So yes, something’s different. The eyes don’t lie. And if Emma really is locked in, the grass courts of SW19 might just tremble again.
