"My best results come when I was smiling and having fun" - Raducanu on her mindset since winning the US Open

Emma Raducanu, at age 19 is already setting an example for other youngsters to follow. The British teenager has become a superstar on and off the court since her incredible US Open victory last year and has some helpful advice for others based on what she has learnt so far.

Raducanu recently showed off her glamorous side in a photo shoot for luxury fashion brand VOGUE+ and sat down to speak about her outlook on life and career so far. Raducanu will begin her US Open title defense next week as the 11th seed.

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The British player, who also has Chinese roots from the maternal side of her family, spoke about the importance of having fun at one's job. Raducanu expressed that her biggest results on the tennis court have come when she was enjoying herself out there.

"I'd say to have fun because it just makes what you're doing so enjoyable," said Raducanu on the advice she would give her younger self. "My best results come when I was smiling, enjoying it and having fun. So, you get to feel really rewarded, and it doesn't feel like you're working at all, because you're just doing what you love."

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On a lighter note, Raducanu said that she would advise her younger self to listen to her parents and follow their advice.

"If I could give myself advice, when I was younger, I would probably say, listen to your parents more because it would avoid a lot of arguments," added the World No.11.