Emma Raducanu's net worth, strict 'boyfriend ban' and billionaire ex ...

British tennis star Emma Raducanu, who made headlines with her remarkable 2021 US Open triumph, has experienced a drop in form attributed to injuries and patchy performances. Her astonishing victory three years ago is still etched in the annals of sports as she remains the only qualifier in the Open era to bag a Grand Slam singles title, an achievement that stands as an extraordinary feat.

Following surgeries on her hands and ankles last year, resulting in a pause from the sport, Raducanu has returned to competition, aiming to recapture her peak performance.

Currently standing 61st in world tennis rankings, Raducanu displayed a strong performance at this month's Australian Open's opening round, where she tackled issues with her serve and recorded 15 double faults but proceeded to take down Russia's 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. The 22 year old British sensation then enjoyed a straight sets victory against US player Amanda Anisimova, ranked 35th globally after coming back from a nine-month mental health break in 2023.

Raducanu divulged aspects of her personal life and upbringing in a recent tell-all interview with The Times, revealing that her strict upbringing meant teenage romance was off-limits: "My parents were very much against [boyfriends] as it interfered with training," she expressed. This insight gives a glimpse into the discipline that helped shape her early career, reports Chronicle Live.

Raducanu has spoken candidly about her sheltered childhood and how it shaped her into the confident and self-assured individual she is today. According to the Express, Raducanu revealed that she was not allowed to spend time with her friends when she was younger, which often left her feeling resentful.

Despite this, she credits her upbringing with helping her develop a strong sense of self and comfort in her own company.

As for her love life, Raducanu was previously linked to Carlo Agostinelli, the son of billionaire financier Robert Agostinelli. The couple reportedly started dating in May 2023 and were spotted together at various events, including the Dior 2024 Cruise show in Mexico and Paris Fashion Week.

However, their relationship reportedly ended before Wimbledon this year.

Raducanu has also been linked to fellow tennis players Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz. While there has been speculation about a possible romance between Raducanu and Draper, it is understood that they are simply close friends.

Draper has spoken highly of Raducanu, crediting her achievement with inspiring his own ambitions. "What Emma did was obviously incredibly inspiring," he said.

"I've known her from a young age, and to see what she did was incredible."

Raducanu's dad was beaming with pride, saying: "I was very proud of her, very excited. Obviously, we've watched the likes of Andy Murray winning a Grand Slam from Great Britain, but her winning, it was just really a fairy-tale run."

Draper has also publicly praised Raducanu, calling her "a real special talent" in a Vogue interview in July 2024. Meanwhile, romance rumours have swirled around Raducanu, with speculation about a possible relationship with Draper having died down, and more recently, she has been linked to Alcaraz following social media interactions and her attendance at his Wimbledon final match last year.

When asked about Raducanu's presence at the final, Alcaraz diplomatically replied: "I don't know [if she came to see me in particular]. I don't know. I think a lot of people have come to see the final."

Away from tennis, Raducanu enjoys horse riding, although her busy schedule has limited her time for this expensive hobby. She hopes to resume horse riding when her calendar allows, having expressed her fondness for Bromley's green spaces.

Raducanu also relaxes through painting and is an avid reader, always carrying a book with her to escape into literary worlds whenever possible. British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu isn't just making a racket on the court; her personal fortune is also serving up a storm.

The Sunday Times Rich List 2022 puts her worth at a cool £10million. Forbes had her at number six among the world's highest-paid tennis players in 2021, owing much to her off-court endorsements with big names such as Nike, Wilson, and Evian, not to mention being the face of luxury brands like Dior, Tiffany, and Porsche.

She's netted a handsome £3.35m in prize money as per WTA, boosted by a £1.8m cheque from her US Open triumph.

The forecast for Raducanu's financial future looks even brighter should she return to the form that snagged her a Grand Slam title at just 18. Industry specialists bet that her wealth could smash past the £100million mark.

Echoing this sentiment, a top sports agent professed to MailOnline after her US Open win: "She can easily earn £100 million or more. The sky's the limit."