Emma Raducanu rockets up rankings after Wimbledon performance

Emma Raducanu couldn't continue her remarkable campaign at Wimbledon, falling in the Round of 16 to Lulu Sun, but the three consecutive wins she accumulated have allowed her to secure a more comfortable position in the WTA Ranking, climbing over 40 spots to re-enter the top 100 after 15 months.

The 2021 US Open champion concluded an impressive grass swing with a 7-3 record, reaching the semifinals at the Nottingham Open, the quarterfinals at the Eastbourne International, and the fourth round at Wimbledon. The 21-year-old Brit was outside the top 200 just a month ago but now heads into the upcoming hardcourt swing in America with a new status.

Raducanu's first week at SW19 brought back memories of her US Open title run. She defeated Renata Zarazúa in the first round, then Elise Mertens (No. 33) and the 9th seed Maria Sakkari, all in straight sets. She achieved her second top-10 win against the Greek player (whom she also defeated on her way to the Flushing Meadows title three years ago).

“I beat two top-10 players within two weeks, which is a pretty big deal for me, seeing as the whole US Open even I didn’t play one top-10 player,” said Raducanu after her defeat at Wimbledon.

“I think I have to take confidence from that. Six months ago, when I was starting out after surgery, I would have signed for the fourth round at Wimbledon. Of course, I’m disappointed. Of course, I want more. I think everything does happen for a reason. It just fuels the fire and makes me more hungry.”

Once Wimbledon concluded, Raducanu will appear at world No. 94, having moved up 41 positions. Additionally, the Brit No. 1 does not have any points to defend for the rest of the year, meaning she will continue to rise over the coming months. In fact, in the WTA Race (which only counts points earned in 2024), Raducanu is at No. 44: “You don’t want things to happen too easily and too quickly. I had that before. I don’t necessarily want just a massive spike.”

Raducanu’s next challenge will be at the WTA 500 Washington Open, where she received a wildcard from the organization. It won't be an easy draw for the Brit, who will face opponents like Aryna Sabalenka, Daria Kasatkina, Ons Jabeur, Madison Keys, Paula Badosa, and Anna Kalinskaya.