Emma Raducanu has issued a proof and apology after a viral publish on X accused the British tennis participant of refusing to take a selfie with somewhat woman who got here to look at her apply.
On Thursday night in New York, Raducanu had a apply session at Flushing Meadows. Later, one one who was on the scene reported that the 2021 US Open champion abruptly completed her apply and just about stormed off the court docket – which left many shocked.
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“Emma Raducanu walked off grandstand. Declined to be interviewed or signal any signatures,” an individual wrote on X.
In a publish that adopted, it was claimed that the on-court interviewer let Raducanu know that there was a child simply wanting a selfie and requested if she may a minimum of fulfill that: “A bit of child who was being interviewed mentioned within the cutest voice, my favourite participant is Emma Raducanu and the court docket interviewer tried to a minimum of get her to take a pic with that little child and he or she declined.”
A bit of child who was being interviewed mentioned within the cutest voice, my favourite participant is Emma raducanu and the court docket interviewer tried to a minimum of get her to take a pic with that little child and he or she declined https://t.co/lMD1ODKMd2
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
One individual got here to Raducanu’s protection, saying that gamers aren’t mandated to provide consideration to followers.
However the person who made the preliminary claims wasn’t shopping for it: “It was somewhat child not more than 8 years previous who whereas Emma was practising, was interviewed by a USO employees member and mentioned Emma was her favourite participant. She didn’t have to signal or take pics with everybody however she may have a minimum of taken one together with her IMO.”
It was somewhat child no extra then 8 years previous who whereas Emma was practising, was interviewed by a USO employees memeber and mentioned Emma was her favourite participant. She didn’t have to signal or take pics with everybody however she may have a minimum of taken one together with her imo
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
‘Raducanu wasn’t within the temper…’ – the Briton responds
One other individual requested if the 21-year-old Briton was injured or simply wasn’t within the temper.
“Not within the temper. Walked off instantly and even the court docket interviewer was shocked. She mainly ran off the court docket,” the response learn.
Not within the temper. Walked off instantly and even the court docket interviewer was shocked. She mainly ran off the court docket
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
Then, the identical advised that Raducanu did not have a superb apply and that it could have contributed to the Briton’s unhappiness: “The apply wasn’t the most effective. Neither her or Amanda had been taking part in properly.”
The apply wasn’t the most effective. Neither her or Amanda had been taking part in properly
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
For the reason that publish went viral and it drew unfavorable consideration to Raducanu, the previous world No. 10 felt the necessity to deal with it. In her message, Raducanu confirmed that she heard the little fan however that she “needed to rush off the court docket” and that she couldn’t find the woman whereas exiting. Then, the 21-year-old requested folks to assist her discover the fan so she may reward her some souvenirs but additionally take some selfies.
“To the little woman far up within the stands who mentioned I used to be her favorite participant at this mornings apply, I heard you and it made my coronary heart smile. I’m very sorry I needed to rush off after apply and I couldn’t see you close to the court docket however please forgive me and I hope to discover a option to meet you or prepare a signed one thing or picture… Twitter/ X please do your factor and assist me discover her,” Raducanu wrote on X.
Twitter/ X please do your factor and assist me discover her
— Emma Raducanu (@EmmaRaducanu) August 22, 2024
Raducanu confronted criticism main as much as the US Open
When the North American hard-court swing began and Raducanu performed within the opening week in Washington, all the things went properly for the reason that former world No. 10 did not undergo any accidents and he or she additionally reached the quarterfinal.
However then, she surprisingly did not get a wildcard for both Toronto or Cincinnati. And whereas Raducanu did not make any public feedback, she did not participate in qualifying for both match. That led to some criticism and scrutiny because the “diva” insults resurfaced and Raducanu needed to cope with the identical stuff once more.
Nevertheless, the Briton acquired some sturdy assist a few days in the past after Tim Henman supplied some sturdy phrases to the 21-year-old’s critics.
“There’s virtually a borderline obsession about completely different parts of her recreation and the place she goes flawed. She hasn’t performed in Canada and Cincinnati over the previous few weeks… large deal! It’s two tournaments out of 52 weeks, she has performed loads of tournaments this yr and he or she is high 50 within the WTA Race for this yr. She is constant to construct and get fitter, stronger and sooner. Her recreation is incredible. She will probably be high 20 or high 30 earlier than lengthy, so we have to cease this stage of scrutiny,” Henman informed Tennis365.
In the meantime, Raducanu performs Sofia Kenin within the US Open first spherical.
