Emma Raducanu is planning to hold discussions with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams this week to seek career advice.
The 23-year-old British tennis player is preparing for her first-round match against Anna Blinkova at the Queen's Club Championship in London.
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Raducanu has faced a challenging first half of the season after a severe post-viral illness sidelined her for nearly two months.
She suffered early defeats at the Strasbourg Open and Roland Garros upon her return.
According to a report by the Daily Mirror UK, Raducanu is plotting talks with Williams to learn from the tennis legend's extensive experience.
The world number 46 hopes to gain insights that could help stabilize her career.
In an interview with the BBC, Raducanu discussed her mindset regarding her current form and professional discipline.
"It's not been the easiest start to the year and we are already half way through," she said.
She emphasized the importance of maintaining a steady routine regardless of immediate emotions.
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"All I can do is what I am doing each day and no matter how you feel, whether it's good or bad, you stay consistent and show up all day and keep putting yourself in with an opportunity to do better," Raducanu added.
When asked about her motivation, Raducanu noted that professional athletes often navigate varying levels of enthusiasm.
"I mean I don't think you need to enjoy it all the time," she said.
She compared her athletic career to a standard occupation requiring discipline during difficult periods.
"It's like any job, you don't wake up every day and feel like every day is a great one, but doing the best with what you have on the day is important," Raducanu explained.
To establish long-term stability, Raducanu has reunited with coach Andrew Richardson, who guided her during her historic 2021 US Open victory.
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Richardson is tasked with restoring her aggressive style of play from an isolated training base in Spain, which offers a shield against heavy British media scrutiny.
