Emma Raducanu shares Christmas snaps from outside the UK as tennis star prepares for big 2025
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Emma Raducanu has shared snaps from abroad after the tennis star decided to spend Christmas away from the UK.
The 22-year-old has risen up the world rankings in 2024, despite injuries continuing to hamper her career.
Raducanu is yet to win a singles title since defying the odds to win the US Open back in 2021, when she beat Laylah Fernandez to secure glory in New York.
Hopes are high that she will flourish next year, however, especially now the Briton is fully fit once more.
Emma Raducanu has shared snaps from abroad after the tennis star decided to spend Christmas away from the UK
Raducanu previously revealed that she'd be spending Christmas in New Zealand, having done so over the past few years.
And the tennis star has now shared some snaps from her time away from the UK, with Raducanu appearing to be enjoying herself.
The 2021 US Open champion posed for the cameras with majestic scenery in the background, while she also uploaded a picture of her food.
She accompanied her post with a caption that read: "Merry christmas :) hope you all had a nice day x."
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Raducanu faced criticism after her early exit from the US Open back in August.
She crashed out in the first round having opted to barely play before the tournament commenced.
Raducanu is adamant that she's learned her lesson, however, with the 22-year-old insisting she wants to do 'serious damage' next year.
Meanwhile, speaking recently, the tennis sensation insisted she was proud of her achievements in 2024 - despite injuries often hampering her.
"Wasn't able to play the full calendar and stay on court as much as I would have liked," she said.
"But my assessment is, you, I think sometimes I need reminding, I'm top 60 in the world and I have played less than 15 events, which is pretty unheard of, in a way.
"I have to pat myself on the back for that. I know I'm a dangerous player. I know no one wants to pull my names in the draw.
"I take pride in that, and I'm looking forward to hopefully staying on court longer next year."
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Raducanu is set to start her 2025 season in Auckland on Friday.
On her decision to spend Christmas in New Zealand, she said: “I’ll be in Auckland on Christmas Day.
"My best friend Izzy lives in Auckland. So actually, last year I did the same.
"The last two years I’ve been with her and her family, and we go up north an hour, and she has a little beach hut.
Emma Raducanu is confident of rising up the world rankings in 2025
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"It’s different. It’s like a hot Christmas with a barbecue on the beach.
"It’s just different for someone who grew up in London. December in London is my favourite time of year.
"But I guess I’m just gonna make peace for the next 10 or 15 years and then I’ll come back and have a cold Christmas.”
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