Emma Raducanu: ‘Ancient Chinese dynasties inspired my comeback’

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emma Raducanu has revealed she draws strength from her mother’s Chinese heritage while navigating the highs and lows of her tennis career. Discussing her rollercoaster career on BBC Radio 4’s Today on Friday, Raducanu said “the resilience” to overcome the setbacks “is something I’ve had since I was a child”, adding that “I got that very much from my mum.” “I take most of my inspiration from books,” she added. I just take inspiration from places that you wouldn’t necessarily think are obvious.” Raducanu was born in Toronto, Canada, to a Romanian father, Ian, and a Chinese mother, Renee. open image in gallery ‘My mum has always instilled a lot of the qualities, like discipline and respect for other people, into me’ Raducanu, who shared a video thanking her Chinese fans for their support after her glittering US Open win, also draws inspiration from the country’s tennis megastar Li Na.