Emma Raducanu has revealed she plans to retire from tennis in 10 years, when she will be 33, and is already looking ahead to a career in finance. The 23-year-old British star, who shot to fame by winning the 2021 US Open as a teenager, made the comments in an interview with Grazia magazine.
Raducanu's Retirement Timeline
Raducanu stated: "I'll probably be retiring and hopefully proud of the career I've had in tennis, but also extremely excited for another career. I know tennis is one chapter of my life, and it's such a huge part of my current identity, but I have a lot more than just tennis ahead of me." She added: "I can't wait to delve into another chapter, and to think that my life really starts in my 30s is exciting, even though I will have had a whole tennis career by then."
In the past, Raducanu has said she does not see herself playing into her 40s like Serena Williams. Retiring at 33 would mark a relatively early exit from professional tennis, but Raducanu has faced numerous injury setbacks since her US Open triumph, which have hampered her progress.
Queen's Final Boosts Confidence Ahead of Wimbledon
Raducanu heads into Wimbledon, which begins on Monday, with renewed confidence after reaching the final at the Queen's Club Championships earlier this month. That run marked a significant upturn in form for the British number one, who has struggled with consistency and coaching changes in recent years.
In the first round at Wimbledon, Raducanu will face Croatia's Antonia Ruzic. Protecting the ranking points she earned at the 2025 Championships is crucial for her position in the WTA standings, especially after injury setbacks earlier in the season.
Plans for Life After Tennis: A Career in Finance
Raducanu has already hinted at her post-tennis ambitions, with reports suggesting she could pursue a career in banking. Speaking after announcing a partnership with HSBC, she said: "To partner with HSBC is so natural for me having grown up playing in the HSBC Road to Wimbledon and having been a customer for many years. If I wasn't a tennis player, I would definitely want to work in finance so I'm excited to learn more about the industry in the years to come."
She added: "We are working on some really cool ideas and I'm particularly looking forward to working on initiatives that help young people, such as financial education, but watch this space."
