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Emma Raducanu: How British tennis star's 2024 injury comeback has unfolded

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Emma Raducanu has been rebuilding her career after surgery on both wrists and her left ankle.

The 22-year-old Briton was ranked 303rd in the world in April last year .

The 2021 US Open champion is back inside the top 60 after playing just 14 tournaments.

Her rise has only been bettered by three WTA players - Naomi Osaka (unranked to 59th ), Ajla Tomljanovic ( 549th to 85th ) and Amanda Anisimova ( 359th to 36th ).

Raducanu reunited with childhood mentor Nick Cavaday at the start of 2024 .

Particular attention is being paid to turning her serve into a "weapon" Lengthening her takeback, having gone to a shorter swing in the summer , has brought more rhythm, consistency and power.

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