Emma Raducanu saved her promise as she discovered a bit of fan who was left heartbroken after not managing to get a selfie or a signature from the British tennis star.
After Raducanu’s US Open follow session on Thursday night concluded, one consumer on X claimed that the Briton declined to provide any interviews, autographs or take selfies. As an alternative, she reportedly simply stormed off the court docket.
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However the greatest cause why it drew a lot damaging consideration was the truth that apparently there was a bit of woman who was ecstatic about seeing Raducanu and that even a US Open workers member intervening did not forestall the previous world No. 10 from abruptly leaving.
“A bit of child who was being interviewed stated within the cutest voice, my favourite participant is Emma Raducanu and the court docket interviewer tried to no less than get her to take a pic with that little child and she or he declined,” the submit on X that was made after Raducanu’s follow learn.
In one other submit, extra was added on the matter: “It was a bit of child not more than 8 years outdated who whereas Emma was training, was interviewed by a USO workers member and stated Emma was her favourite participant. She didn’t have to signal or take pics with everybody however she might have no less than taken one together with her IMO.”
Raducanu immediately reacted and the want has been granted
The identical night time, Raducanu took to X to clarify herself and she or he requested for individuals to assist her find the little fan. And on Friday, it occurred and Remy – the title of the woman – obtained a racket from Raducanu, managed to even hit some balls with the Briton, and so they additionally took a selfie.
“Discovered Remy thanks for coming again immediately, it was so good assembly you at follow immediately & hitting a number of balls (she did not miss),” Raducanu captioned her submit.
In the meantime, Raducanu is making ready to fulfill Sofia Kenin within the US Open first spherical.