Former British No 1 Dan Evans expressed confidence that Emma Raducanu will eventually win Wimbledon. In an interview with The Telegraph, Evans said, "She’s good, and I think — I’m saying this in as nice a way as possible — I think she thinks she’s good. Not in an arrogant way, but when she plays big matches, she’s like ‘Whatever. This is just another match.’ And yeah, I just think one day she’ll get it.”
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Raducanu gained global attention when she won the US Open as an 18-year-old qualifier in 2021. However, that victory remains her only title, and she has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam just once since then. The 2026 season has been particularly challenging for her as she has fallen out of the world’s top 100 after suffering a stress fracture in her right leg, which prevented her from participating in Wimbledon and the US Open.
Injuries and fitness problems have been ongoing challenges for Raducanu since her US Open win, raising questions about her commitment to the sport. Evans believes she is dedicated to her goals despite these difficulties. "There’s no doubt she needs to have a racket in her hand a bit more," he stated. He also acknowledged the pressures Raducanu faces from endorsement deals, which could be affecting her focus.
Evans, who retired this year at Wimbledon, criticized the lack of support he felt from the Lawn Tennis Association, particularly from Leon Smith, the head of men's tennis and Davis Cup captain, for not receiving wildcards into tournaments. He voiced frustration over what he perceives as a disconnect between players' contributions to British tennis and the support they receive later on.
"My gripe is that there’s no connection made between what people have done for British tennis, by playing in the Davis Cup, and the wildcards," he explained. He lamented that despite his commitment to the Davis Cup, he struggled to secure entry into other events, which he feels indicates a lack of respect within the tennis community.