How Emma Raducanu shows being good at maths is great for sport

Following her US Open triumph, Emma Raducanu revealed in an interview with Chinese outlet CGTN that maths was her favourite subject at school, describing herself as 'a numbers person' who recently earned an A at A-level. The article draws a parallel between Raducanu and Britain's previous women's US Open singles champion Virginia Wade, who earned a maths degree from the University of Sussex in 1966. The piece explores how the problem-solving mindset required for mathematical success can translate into benefits for elite sport, particularly tennis.