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Agassi Tells Raducanu Not to Judge Effort by Results in Comeback Journey

Agassi said Raducanu should focus on daily progress and not measure her comeback by wins after she cited his 2009 autobiography as inspiration.

  • On Wednesday, eight-times Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi advised former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu to focus on daily effort rather than results, urging her to find comfort in her own identity.
  • The 23-year-old Raducanu recently cited Agassi's 2009 autobiography Open as inspiration for her training regimen and path back to form while navigating a five-year performance slump in the majors.
  • During a four-year barren spell between 1995 and 1999, Agassi's ranking fell to 141st in the world; he shared these experiences to provide hope for players facing similar struggles.
  • Ahead of the Laver Cup, Agassi told the BBC, "Don't judge that by results," emphasizing that Raducanu should focus on being her best self daily rather than on outcomes.
  • While Raducanu has withdrawn from next week's China Open without confirming her return, her journey reflects the broader impact of Agassi's book on players like four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka.
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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