Emma Raducanu's life has been transformed since her victory at the US Open, which catapulted the teen into the public eye as the new sensation of world tennis, but she's not letting fame go to her head.
As the British teen prepared for her first tournament since that epic win, she says she does not plan to change her approach to tournaments.
"I don't really want to change anything," she said in the build-up to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. "What got me to this point is not thinking anything differently.
"If I just put additional thoughts in my head, then that will just create a problem. I am just going to keep going about my business and staying the same.
"When I was back at home I still didn't really go out. I was just at home with my family. I got some cool invitations, kind messages and kind words. I didn't get too caught up in it."
Raducanu, meanwhile, is excited by the thought of being part of a new generation of young players, which includes the likes of her opponent in the US Open final, Canada's Leylah Fernandez, and fellow teen Coco Gauff.
"All of us are pushing each other," she said. "When you see one of the other players doing well you're also competitive and you want to do well.
"The women's game in general is so strong right now - the level is so high and anyone can win in any tournaments. Hopefully we can play each other in many more tournaments to come."
Raducanu has received a wild-card entry to Indian Wells and will be given a bye straight into Friday's second round, putting her on course for a potential third round meeting with her idol Simona Halep in the third round.
Emma Raducanu wins US Open
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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain poses with the championship trophy after defeating Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada to win the 2021 women's US Open. AFP -
Emma Raducanu, of Britain, poses outside Arthur Ashe Stadium with the championship trophy. AP Photo -
Leylah Fernandez of Canada reacts after winning a point against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain. Reuters -
Britain's Emma Raducanu celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2021 US Open. AFP -
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada. Getty Images -
Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada celebrates with the runner-up trophy. AFP -
The bloodied knee of Britain's Emma Raducanu is seen as she celebrates after winning the 2021 US Open. AFP -
Britain's Emma Raducanu celebrates after winning the 2021 US Open. AFP -
Britain's Emma Raducanu hugs Canada's Leylah Fernandez after winning the 2021 US Open. AFP -
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates with the championship trophy and ball kids after defeating Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada. AFP -
Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada holds the runner-up trophy as Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates with the championship trophy alongside Billie Jean King, Stacey Allaster, USTA Chief Executive, and USTA President Mike McNulty. AFP -
Fans watch British teenager Emma Raducanu compete with Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez in the US Open final at The Parklangley Club, in Beckenham, England. AP -
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates defeating Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada. AFP -
Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada holds the runner-up trophy as Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates with the championship trophy. AFP -
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrate. AFP -
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain returns the ball against Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada. AFP -
Suzanne Williams, Strength and Conditioning coach for Emma Raducanu aged 8-12, watches the US Open tennis match remotely at the Parklangley Club in Beckenham, England, as she celebrates Raducanu winning. PA -
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates winning championship point to defeat Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada. AFP -
Leylah Fernandez of Canada hits a backhand against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain. Reuters -
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Britain's Emma Raducanu celebrates with the trophy. AFP -
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain reacts after defeating Lelyah Fernandez of Canada to win the US Open final. EPA
She says it has been "pretty cool" to get the congratulations of other players at Indian Wells. "It's really nice," the 18-year-old said.
"All the players are very friendly. I'm still very new on the tour - so it's pretty cool."
She also plans to take her time before hiring a new coach after parting company with Andrew Richardson following her victory in New York after qualifying as a wild card.
"Going forwards I'm just going to try and find the right person. I'm not going to rush into anything. I want to make sure that I make the right decision."
Raducanu believes that for the time being, she will more than capable of being her own coach during matches.
"I'm quite confident," she said. "I know that even though I'm quite young, I've got a lot of experience banked. And at the end of the day you're out there on your own and you have to be your own coach on the court.
"I'm just looking for the general things in a coach - someone that you get along with well and someone who can push you."
