Rachel Stuhlmann, widely known as the ‘world’s sexiest tennis influencer’, has shared her predictions for two of Britain’s most talked-about tennis stars, tipping both Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu to make big strides in 2024.
The 31-year-old Missouri native believes Draper, currently ranked 61st, is set to break into the world’s top 20, while she expects Raducanu, who has struggled with injuries and form since her 2021 US Open triumph, to return to the top 50.
“Jack ended 2023 so strong, playing amazingly well and winning the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in London,” Rachel told Jam Press.
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It was so fun to watch him mature and grow as a player in 2023 he had some big-time wins.” On Raducanu, she added, “I’m very excited to watch Emma make her comeback this year. I hope she does as well as I expect her to.”
With over 315,000 Instagram followers and 110,000 more on X, Rachel has used her platform to promote tennis in a more modern and accessible way.
A former NCAA Division I athlete for the University of Missouri from 2010 to 2014, she later transitioned into journalism and modelling. Today, she’s focused on making tennis “more mainstream and relatable – cool like other sports.”
Despite her high-profile online presence, Rachel’s had her own challenges recently. In December, she suffered a serious spinal injury in a car crash and underwent anterior cervical disc replacement surgery to replace the C5-C6 disc in her neck. “I can’t wait to be feeling 100% again,” she said.
Last year, Rachel paid tribute to Wimbledon by posing in a Union Jack bikini from her home in St Louis after being unable to attend the tournament in person.
A long-time admirer of the event and its traditions, she revealed her admiration for the Princess of Wales. “One of my favourite parts of Wimbledon is Kate Middleton presenting the trophies,” she said.
I’ve never been the kind of person who gets star-struck, but I think seeing or meeting her I might freak out. She’s perfection.”
While balancing recovery, online influence and tennis commentary, Rachel remains dedicated to pushing the sport forward, using her unique blend of athletic credibility and social media savvy to bring new audiences into the game.
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