Emma Raducanu gives interesting answer to biggest investment with career earnings so far and it's not what you think

Emma Raducanu revealed what she considers her most significant investment as a professional on the WTA Tour. The 2021 US Open champion has struggled to find consistency in her career since winning her first Grand Slam and has dealt with various changes in her support team and injuries.

The former world No. 10 believes that many people may not realize the substantial investments tennis players make to remain competitive. Raducanu acknowledged that her top priority is having a strong support team: “As athletes, our professional teams are very expensive, so that would be my biggest investment,” Raducanu told Harper’s Bazaar.

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“From physio, fitness and tennis to food and discipline, all are investments – whether in terms of money or time – and all are in a bid to make our general ‘health’, plus our physical and mental levels, improve.”

The British tennis player also emphasized the significance she places on her nutrition and how she manages it with particular care: “I snack a lot – before and during training especially,” Raducanu added.

“I need high-sugar and quickly digested snacks to keep me going. I love fruits, nuts, yoghurt, chocolate rice cakes, crunchy nut butters, granola, popcorn, and healthy bars – that kind of thing.

“Planning my mealtimes is also vital for two reasons; firstly I am a huge foodie and the type of person that looks forward to my next meal while I’m having the current one! Secondly, because during long, intense sessions I need to maintain focus and energy,” Raducanu added.

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“Obviously staying hydrated helps ­– and is also key for recovery. I aim to drink at least two litres of fluids a day. Healthy hydration is also really important to my overall wellbeing, which is why I’m so happy to continue my partnership with Evian to ensure I’m getting my natural mineral water fix when I’m both on and off the court.”

Raducanu revealed that in her routine, it's crucial to take some downtime and have days off: “My ideal day off would be waking up at 8 am, reading in bed, scrolling through Reels or TikToks, then showering and catching up with a friend over some window-shopping or a walk – a day off is the only time I have to do these things,” She says of taking time off.

“Ideally, I would have a big, late lunch and be home by 5pm to get ready for the week ahead, and have something light for dinner.”

“I’d tell my younger self that it’s OK to say ‘no’ and prioritise what feels best for myself, especially in the hours ‘off’. Regardless of others’ perceptions, deep down we know when we are doing something truly for ourselves or rather because we feel we ought to.”