Emma Raducanu is about to face Ana Bogdan in the second round in Cluj-Napoca on Wednesday. Emma is just 18, and she won 2 days ago her first match at WTA level. However, after winning the US Open title, Emma is already an inspiration for the other tennis players, coming straight from the qualifications.
That run in New York showed that everything is possible. This is what Ana Bogdan said ahead of her match against the Brit.
“[She is an inspiration] Even to me! Yes, even to me. I say, everything is possible. Everything is achievable if you work hard, if you believe, and keep being positive. If you do the right things then you can do it. It’s very, very important to have the right attitude. That is what I admired when I saw her.”
“I admired her focus, her footwork, her shots and the way she behaved. Yes, for me it was an inspiration and an inspiration for many, many girls out there. She is a great athlete and a great champion.”
Raducanu in Napoca, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked world no.23, Raducanu has a 24-7 match record in 2021. The Brit is currently competing in Napoca where she overcame Polona Hercog 4-6 7-5 6-1.
Emma Raducanu will take on the world no.106 Ana Bogdan in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other till now in top events.
Emma clinched 1 title in 2021 at the U.S. Open. The Brit reached the final in the Chicago.
Bogdan in Napoca, ranking, and results in 2021
At the moment ranked no.106, Ana has managed to achieve a composed 15-14 record in 2021. Ana is now competing in Napoca where she bested Ivana Jorovic 7-61 6-4.
Ana Bogdan will fight against the world no.23 Emma Raducanu in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other till now in top events.
Emma Raducanu and Ana Bogdan have never squared off.
Emma Raducanu and Ana Bogdan |
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