Ill Raducanu ‘finds a way’ to win French Open comeback match

French Open 2025

Location: Roland Garros, May 25 – June

Emma Raducanu and defending champion Iga Swiatek met in the second-round of the French Open after coming back from a broken leg.

Despite having to see the doctor on the court toward the end of the first set, the British number two won 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, against Wang Xinyu from China.

After missing the previous two tournaments with an injury, Raducanu, who is ranked 41st in the world, is only returning to Roland Garros for her second time.

She told TNT Sports, “I don’t feel great, I was struggling right away.”

The 22-year-old made it back to the opener on the second try, but Wang, who is ranked two places below, rediscovered her level of skill, partially fueled by a disputed line-call in the 10th game.

Before the decision, Raducanu took a brief break before the decision was made, after which she had previously been subjected to a lengthy stoppage.

The 2021 US Open champion quickly doubled her lead after returning and appeared revitalized.

After the 17th break of the match, Raducanu reaffirmed her authority to end the pair’s gruesome victory in the end.

Victory serves as yet another illustration of Raducanu’s improved resilience.

Prior to this, Raducanu was accused of not demonstrating sufficient resolve to win matches where she wasn’t physically active.

Prior to the event, the former world number 10 also described how she had been pressured into playing by previous coaches because she was aware of her shortcomings.

Last week, Raducanu used dry needling and heat therapy to treat her back spasm in Strasbourg.

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She was concerned about her team, which included main coach Mark Petchey, who had work commitments in his other capacity as a commentator, Jane O’Donoghue and Tom Welsh, at the first changeover.

Before calling the doctor, Raducanu threw herself a banana to boost her energy.

Initial indications of a boost were given by the carbohydrate intake, but the problem persisted and required medical attention.

With a 6-3 6-3 victory over Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova, Raducanu can now concentrate on a shock victory over four-time French Open champion Swiatek.

When Raducanu play later on Monday, British number one Katie Boulter will attempt to join them in the second round.

Jodie Burrage lost her opening game while being protected by a protected injury ranking.