Emma Raducanu 'will win Wimbledon one day' – Dan Evans

Dan Evans has declared that Emma Raducanu ‘will win Wimbledon one day’, citing her mental strength and talent despite a series of setbacks ^[1]. The 23-year-old, who stunned the tennis world by winning the US Open as an 18-year-old qualifier in 2021, has not reached a Grand Slam quarter-final since, with her best Wimbledon result being the fourth round twice ^[2].

Raducanu’s 2026 season has been marred by a stress fracture in her right leg, forcing her to miss both Wimbledon and the US Open—her first absence from a major since her breakthrough year ^[2]. This has led to her dropping out of the world’s top 100, a stark contrast to her early stardom.

Despite this, Evans remains convinced of her potential. He told The Telegraph that Raducanu ‘thinks she’s good’—not arrogantly, but with a calmness that comes from knowing she can succeed ^[1]. ‘When she plays big matches, she’s like ‘Whatever. This is just another match,’’ he said, highlighting her composure under pressure.

Evans stressed that Raducanu needs to spend more time on court, suggesting that endorsement commitments may be pulling her away from training ^[2]. However, he noted that she reportedly trains intensely, working for two to three hours with minimal breaks.

Former British No 1 Tim Henman echoed the sentiment, stating that winning once proves it’s possible to do it again—but success hinges on daily effort ^[1]. Mark Petchey, who briefly coached Raducanu, believes a change in her baseline game could be key to overcoming top players.

Evans, now 36 and retired after a low-key Wimbledon farewell, also criticised the Lawn Tennis Association, claiming he was denied wildcards despite Davis Cup service. According to Evans, he was shown a 'lack of respect' by the LTA and Davis Cup captain Leon Smith, a claim that has not been confirmed ^[2]. He said he received no response after reaching out post-retirement.

Raducanu’s path forward remains uncertain, but her former peers still see the spark that brought her to the pinnacle of tennis in 2021. The story was first reported by Mirror and The Independent.