Tim Henman Urges Emma Raducanu to Prioritize Resilience for WTA Success in 2025
Former British No. 1 Tim Henman has shared his thoughts on Emma Raducanu’s prospects for the 2025 season, emphasizing the need for the young star to enhance her resilience if she hopes to climb the WTA rankings. Henman, a respected voice in British tennis, believes that while Raducanu’s talent is undeniable, her ability to sustain performance levels over an entire season will be the key to unlocking her potential.
Raducanu, who burst onto the scene with her historic 2021 US Open victory, has faced a challenging few years on tour. Injuries and inconsistency have often disrupted her progress, leading to fluctuating rankings. However, with a new coaching setup and renewed focus on her fitness and game, 2025 could be a turning point.
“Emma has all the tools to compete at the highest level,” Henman said in a recent interview. “Her shot-making, her court awareness, and her mental strength in big moments have already proven themselves. But the WTA Tour is a marathon, not a sprint. To succeed consistently, she needs to build her resilience—physically and mentally—to endure the demands of a long season.”
Henman pointed out that resilience isn’t just about injury prevention but also about maintaining focus and energy through the grind of the tour. “The top players, like Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka, manage to stay at their peak throughout the year because they’ve built a foundation of resilience. Emma is still young, and if she prioritizes this, she can absolutely get there,” he added.
Raducanu has already shown signs of progress, entering 2025 with a strong pre-season training regime and a focus on staying injury-free. Her team has reportedly placed a greater emphasis on fitness and recovery, areas that have previously hindered her ability to compete in consecutive tournaments.
With a clear roadmap for improvement, Raducanu is poised to tackle the upcoming season with determination. For fans and analysts alike, the question remains whether she can put it all together to climb back into the upper echelon of the WTA rankings. Henman, for one, is optimistic.
“If Emma can stay on the court and sustain her form across tournaments, there’s no limit to what she can achieve,” he said. For Raducanu, resilience might just be the missing piece to regain her place among the world’s elite.
