It’s time to talk about Emma Raducanu. The tennis prodigy who took the world by storm during the US Open in 2021! Lately, however, she’s has been experiencing a bit of a rough patch. After her impressive debut at the US Open, Raducanu has been struggling to find her footing in the tennis world.
Things didn’t go as planned for Raducanu at the Indian Wells and Stuttgart tournaments. She failed to make it past the first round in both of them. Ouch! That’s gotta hurt. She was unable to showcase the same skill and determination that made her the US Open champion in 2021. It’s safe to say that her plummeting world ranking, which has dropped from 10 to 85, is a reflection of her recent performances.
To add insult to injury, Raducanu had to withdraw from the Madrid Open due to a hand injury. She sustained the injury while practicing for the tournament. It’s tough luck, but it’s also a sign that her body needs rest and recuperation. Hopefully, she’ll be back to her winning ways soon.
Emma Raducanu #4 on Forbes World’s Highest Paid Female Athletes of 2022
Now, despite her recent disappointments, Emma Raducanu is still the 4th highest earning female athlete in the world! She was on Forbes’s highest-earning athletes list for 2022. At the tender age of 20, that’s beyond impressive.
So, how did she manage to be a top earning athlete despite her disappointing on-field performance?
Endorsements. In 2022, Emma’s on-field earnings only accounted for roughly $700,000. Her endorsements, however, totalled $18 million! After her championship at the US Open in 2021, endorsements began flooding in! Emma now has some of the most desirable and lucrative partnerships any athlete can dream of, including Porsche, Tiffany & Co., Dior, British Airways, Vodafone, HSBC, and of course Nike. It’s no wonder Emma is making serious bank!
It seems that despite Emma’s disappointing performance and plummeting global ranking, she is still highly marketable! In fact, a data report by the source SponsorUnited found that Emma’s sponsored brand posts on social media have the highest engagement rate of any female Tennis player! So, despite the fact that Emma may be going through a rough patch on the court, she’s still as influential as ever, a real female force to be reckoned with.
Emma has proven in the past that she has what it takes to be a champion. Champion of the US Open is no easy feat. She just needs to find her groove again. Let’s hope this time off serves her well, and that she’s able to come back stronger than ever. After all, she’s only 20 years old, far too young to accept defeat. Let’s call this a rough patch, it’s too soon to accept the end of the Emma Raducanu era.
In conclusion, Emma Raducanu’s plummeting world ranking is a testament to the ups and downs of the tennis world. It’s tough to stay on top, but with hard work and determination, she can climb back up the ranks. And even if she doesn’t, she’s still making bank!
