Wuhan, China – On October 7, 2025, the tennis world was shocked when young star Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, suddenly retired in the middle of her first round match at the Wuhan Open. Against Ann Li, Raducanu had impressively won the first set 6-1, but suddenly collapsed in his chair, with his hands on his head and his face pale. Doctors quickly came, checked his blood pressure and body temperature, and concluded that he was suffering from severe dizziness due to exhaustion. The match was stopped, and Raducanu left the field amid worried murmurs from the spectators.

But behind the official explanation of “heat exhaustion”, an inside source revealed a shocking truth: it all originates from the enormous pressure exerted by her own parents, who trained her extremely harshly since childhood, causing accumulated stress and prolonged internal conflicts!

Emma Raducanu, born in 2002 in Canada but raised in England, has always been known as a “tennis prodigy” thanks to the strict guidance of her parents. Her father, Ian Raducanu – a financial engineer of Romanian origin – and her mother, Renee – a financial expert of Chinese origin – applied a “military” training method since Emma was 5 years old. They not only focused on tennis, but also forced her to practice ballet, golf, karting and even horse riding to forge all-round perfection.

According to an anonymous source, a former coach who worked with the Raducanu family said: “They gave Emma no rest. Each day began at 6 in the morning with physical exercises, followed by tennis until the evening. If she lost a practice match, they analyzed her mistakes for hours, sometimes yelling at her harshly. Emma cried from exhaustion, but her parents always said: ‘This is the path to glory!’”

This pressure led Emma to shine at the 2021 US Open, becoming the first British tennis player to win a Grand Slam in 44 years. But behind the success, cracks began to appear. Emma admitted in an old interview: “My parents are very strict, they didn’t let me play with friends or enjoy my teenage years like anyone else.” However, no one imagined that this strict discipline would become a time bomb.

Before arriving at the Wuhan Open, a source revealed that Emma had a heated argument with her parents at a hotel in Beijing, where she participated in the China Open. The reason? Her parents insisted on a grueling training regimen, despite Emma’s complaints about being tired after a series of consecutive tournaments in Asia. “I need to rest! I’m not a machine!” –Emma is said to have shouted during the argument.

Ian Raducanu, who always accompanies his daughter at tournaments, responded: “You have to be stronger! This is your chance to prove yourself after recent failures.” The conflict escalated when Renee intervened, emphasizing that “all the family’s sacrifices are for your future.” The result? Emma left the room with teary eyes, and a few days later, she arrived at the Wuhan Open with low spirits.

The stress of family conflict, combined with a grueling competition schedule (Raducanu played 5 tournaments in just 2 months), brought her to the brink of collapse. In the second set in Wuhan, after leading but making consecutive double serve errors, Emma began to feel dizzy, with her heart beating uncontrollably – signs of physical and mental exhaustion. “She was not only exhausted by the 35°C temperature, but also by the emotional burden of her family,” the source said.

After her withdrawal, Emma was taken to the hospital for tests, and fortunately no serious health problems were detected. However, this incident sparked a debate about family pressure in elite sports. Many fans on social media expressed concern: “Emma needs more freedom, not her parents controlling everything!” Some tennis experts compared his case to that of stars like Andre Agassi, who also revealed the pain caused by his father’s rigorous training.

For now, Raducanu’s team has not commented on these revelations, but the source insists: “This is the moment when Emma needs a change. If not, she could completely collapse.” Can the “queen of the US Open” overcome the shadow of her family and come back stronger? The tennis world is eagerly awaiting your response.

This story is based on inside sources and real events, but it is also a reminder that behind every star there are silent sacrifices – sometimes beyond what is bearable. We hope Emma recovers soon and finds balance!