Emma Raducanu recently experienced a heartwarming moment at the US Open, which highlighted her connection with her young fans. After a brief encounter with a young supporter, Remy, Raducanu took to social media to express her desire to meet the little fan again, asking her followers for help in locating her.
On Friday, Raducanu’s wish came true. Remy returned to the US Open, where she had the chance to meet her tennis idol. The young fan not only received a racket from Raducanu but also got the opportunity to hit some balls with the British star. The two also captured the moment with a selfie.
Raducanu shared her excitement on X, saying, “Found Remy thank you for coming back today, it was so nice meeting you at practice today & hitting a few balls (she didn’t miss).”
As Raducanu continues her preparations for the US Open, where she is set to face Sofia Kenin in the first round, this encounter with Remy served as a touching reminder of the impact athletes can have on their young fans.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
Currently ranked no.
71, Raducanu played her last match on the 2nd of August when she was defeated by world no.27 Paula Badosa 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Washington (draw).This season Raducanu has managed to achieve a compiled 18-11 record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant result of this year was reaching the semifinal in Nottingham.
Emma Raducanu will compete against the world no.50 Viktoriya Tomova in the final. Their current record is 1-0 for Tomova.
She is also scheduled to play in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tennis Open). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Emma Raducanu |
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