Naomi Broady says the individuals who suppose Emma Raducanu’s US Open victory was nothing however luck merely “do not perceive tennis” as the previous British tennis participant insists that pulling off what the 22-year-old did may by no means be a fluke.
Three and a half years in the past, the present world No. 56 wrote tennis historical past when she grew to become the first-ever qualifier to win a Grand Slam.
Throughout that run, the Briton received a complete of 10 matches – three qualifying and 7 primary draw – and all of her wins impressively got here in straight units.
Since then, Raducanu hasn’t lifted any trophies – and since there was a lot consideration on her – she additionally grew to become one of the criticized and scrutinized gamers on the Tour.
And one of many nastiest labels she has obtained is the one claiming that she is “a one-Slam marvel” who won’t ever once more come near doing something massive.
Broady: Individuals who say that about Raducanu do not perceive tennis
“Individuals who have that angle and say Emma acquired fortunate after we received the US Open don’t perceive tennis,” the 34-year-old instructed Tennis365
“You hear them say she is a one-Slam marvel and it was a fluke that she received the US Open.
“In case you perceive tennis, you’ll know that’s not potential. You may’t come by qualifying, win seven matches with out dropping a set and win a Grand Slam by luck.
“She has the extent and she or he must get again there and it’s extremely troublesome not to take a look at these articles on-line and get dragged into the negativity.”
In the identical interview, Broady famous that Raducanu most likely made her circle smaller as a result of she wished to “have that safety” round her.
Additionally, the previous British participant added that the 22-year-old “has the expertise” and that she’s going to finally get to the place she needs to be along with her profession.
In the meantime, Raducanu is taking part in the Abu Dhabi Open as a wildcard, the place she meets Marketa Vondrousova within the first spherical.
