Less Is More For Raducanu Ahead Of Return In Madrid

Emma Raducanu will return to action at this weeks Madrid Open after a mid-season break and the former United States US Open champion said she is benefiting from a more focused approach to the season.

The 22-year-old Briton pulled out of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers to rest following a run to the quarter-finals in Miami, where she needed medical attention during her defeat by eventual runner-up Jessica Pegula.

Having opted for a training block instead, Raducanu is raring to go in the Spanish capital, where she kicks off her campaign against Dutchwoman Suzan Lamens on Wednesday.

Ive realised now that less is more for me sometimes, Raducanu told Sky Sports . I work really intense and really hard and can definitely be partial to overkilling it sometimes.

Its just making sure when Im on the court Im maxing out for X amount of time so I can focus, and then once Im done, Im switching off better.