Emma Raducanu returns on her own terms. The British will play this Sunday in his first round of 16 at Wimbledon in three years, a qualification he achieved on Friday after not losing any details of the fight between Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe before being brought to court against Maria Sakkari. A kind of stimulus to try to imitate the blows of the Spaniards.
After defeating the Greek he was asked in a press conference if he had seen videos of his victory at the US Open in 2021, when he won the tournament without dropping a set and came from the qualifying phase, the British mentioned Alcaraz.
“It was a long time ago,” he responded about the New York videos. “I haven’t looked back that far, I just focus on what’s ahead, on my next rival. It’s the best. Being in the present is what has made me come this far, but I follow Carlos-Tiafoe. It was incredible tennis, so much fun to watch“said Raducanu, who did not hide his interest in Spanish.
“I’ve followed Carlos’ last two games and it’s been great to see before a game,” he said.
The reason for this predilection is also explained by Raducanu himself. “At times, you are trying to emulate certain shots” added the British.
Raducanu and Alcaraz are two of the great attractions of the tournament and the biggest favorites of the publicwhich for the first time will enjoy both in the second week of the tournament.
“There are times when I realize that I am smiling or laughing because I enjoy competing. I enjoy the battle and I also appreciate the good tennis of my opponent. Every day you work and you never know when it will pay off. , when you reap the fruits, I’m very happy with all the hard work and I was able to show it this week,” he said.
If she defeats the surprising Lulu Sun in the round of 16, the former US Open champion will face Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals.provided she overcomes her rivalry with Croatian Donna Vekic.
It will be an exciting rivalry between two best friends who are starting to see light at the end of a long tunnel of injuries and bumps in play and results.
Besides, Raducanu also signed up for mixed doubles with his compatriot and legend of this sport, Andy Murray.
The pair will play this Saturday on court 1.”I will follow your rules. I have to learn twice as fast, But I’ll have fun, for sure. I will enjoy the opportunity because it is an honor,” said Raducanu.
This couple will not repeat at the Paris Olympic Games because Raducanu declined the invitation from the ITFdue to his status as an Olympic champion, to compete in the tournament.
Source: La Verdad
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