Emma Raducanu has already attracted the attention of tennis fans all over the world after winning the U.S. Open title. It seems that she wants to go to an all-new level now. The 18-year-old has a fantastic double-handed backhand, but she wanted to try to hit the shot like Roger Federer with one hand. The result was rather spectacular.
She posted this video saying: “During my time off I decided to make the switch to a 1 hander… hope u understand ;)”
Emma Raducanu in 2021
At the moment ranked no.22 (career-high), Raducanu played her last match on the 11th of September when she overcame world no.29 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in the final in U.S. Open to win her 1st career title.
This season Emma achieved a compiled 23-6 win-loss record. Emma clinched 1 title at the U.S. Open. The Brit was the runner-up in Chicago.
Roger Federer in 2021
At the moment ranked no.9, the Swiss played his last match on the 7th of July when he was defeated by world no.12 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Until now, during this year the Swiss achieved a composed 9-4 win-loss record.