Former British No 1 Dan Evans predicts Emma Raducanu will win Wimbledon one day, despite her recent injury struggles and absence from the sport since June. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has not competed since reaching the Queen's Club final, where she lost to Donna Vekic, and has since missed both Wimbledon and the US Open due to a stress fracture in her lower right leg. Her world ranking has dropped to No 107, her lowest in two years, following a series of setbacks including a foot injury, a post-viral illness that kept her off court for two-and-a-half months, and limited time on court with her rehired coach Andrew Richardson.
Evans, who retired after this year's Wimbledon following a wildcard controversy, expressed belief in her mental strength, saying she approaches big matches with calm confidence. He acknowledged her need for more match practice and suggested ending her season early to secure a protected ranking could aid her return. Raducanu may benefit from a special ranking if she misses six months due to injury, allowing her to use her previous top-50 grass-court standing upon comeback.
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