Returning to the top level of professional tennis after a lengthy injury layoff and trying to rediscover rhythm is a struggle under the best circumstances. For Emma Raducanu, whose career to date has been devoid of order, the road back from multiple surgeries has provided many challenges.
Under the elevated pressure of representing both her country and herself, though, Raducanu took an enormous step forward as she produced the best performance of her comeback to defeat Caroline Garcia, the world No 23, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Billie Jean King Cup.
