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Emma Raducanu: Retired Brit Dan Evans predicts former US Open champion 'will win Wimbledon' despite injuries and fitness issues

Dan Evans Predicts Emma Raducanu Will Triumph at Wimbledon Despite Injury Challenges

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Former British No 1 Dan Evans expresses confidence that Emma Raducanu will eventually win Wimbledon, despite her ongoing injury struggles. Raducanu, who has been sidelined since June after reaching the Queen's Club final against Donna Vekic, suffered a stress fracture in her lower right leg, leading to her absence from both Wimbledon and the US Open.

Currently ranked No 107 in the world, Raducanu's position marks her lowest in two years. Evans, who retired at this year's Wimbledon, believes in her potential, saying, "I genuinely think she will win Wimbledon one day." He praises her mindset in crucial matches, noting she approaches them with a calm demeanor, treating them as just another match.

The past year has been particularly challenging for Raducanu, who faced a series of injuries, including a significant foot injury and a post-viral illness that kept her off the court for over two months. Although she has returned to training with Andrew Richardson, her former coach, their time together has been limited.

Raducanu was not selected for Great Britain's team in the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Finals, raising concerns about her future participation. Evans suggests she may benefit from an early season closure to focus on recovery and secure a protected ranking, which would allow her to compete more effectively upon her return.

Former player Annabel Croft emphasizes the importance of Raducanu's health over rankings, advocating for a complete recovery before re-entering the competition. She highlights Raducanu’s remarkable movement and athleticism, which are critical to her game, urging that these attributes need to be fully restored for her to succeed on the court.

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