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Why Raducanu is giving herself a 'pat on the back' for 2024

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Like any athlete returning from long-term injury, Emma Raducanu has needed patience and perspective.

The 22-year-old Briton has been rebuilding her career after missing most of 2023 following surgery on both wrists and her left ankle.

In April, Raducanu was ranked 303rd in the world.

Now the 2021 US Open champion is back inside the top 60 and feeling positive, after a turbulent season ended on a high.

BBC Sport looks at Raducanu's progress and how the British number two can improve in 2025.

Wimbledon run & rankings rise - the highs

When Raducanu was preparing for her return a year ago, she spoke about making a "fresh start".