Emma Raducanu has issued a proof and apology after a viral put up on X accused the British tennis participant of refusing to take a selfie with slightly lady who got here to look at her follow.
On Thursday night in New York, Raducanu had a follow session at Flushing Meadows. Later, one one that was on the scene reported that the 2021 US Open champion abruptly completed her follow and just about stormed off the court docket – which left many surprised.
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“Emma Raducanu walked off grandstand. Declined to be interviewed or signal any signatures,” an individual wrote on X.
In a put up that adopted, it was claimed that the on-court interviewer let Raducanu know that there was a child simply wanting a selfie and requested if she may at the very least fulfill that: “A little bit child who was being interviewed stated within the cutest voice, my favourite participant is Emma Raducanu and the court docket interviewer tried to at the very least get her to take a pic with that little child and he or she declined.”
A little bit child who was being interviewed stated within the cutest voice, my favourite participant is Emma raducanu and the court docket interviewer tried to at the very least get her to take a pic with that little child and he or she declined
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
One particular person got here to Raducanu’s protection, saying that gamers aren’t mandated to present consideration to followers.
However the person who made the preliminary claims wasn’t shopping for it: “It was slightly child not more than 8 years outdated who whereas Emma was working towards, was interviewed by a USO workers member and stated Emma was her favourite participant.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 may have at the very least taken one together with her IMO.”
It was slightly child no extra then 8 years outdated who whereas Emma was working towards, was interviewed by a USO workers memeber and stated Emma was her favourite participant. She didn’t have to signal or take pics with everybody however she may have at the very least taken one together with her imo
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
‘Raducanu wasn’t within the temper…’ – the Briton responds
One other particular person requested if the 21-year-old Briton was injured or simply wasn’t within the temper.
“Not within the temper. Walked off instantly and even the court docket interviewer was shocked. She principally ran off the court docket,” the response learn.
Not within the temper. Walked off instantly and even the court docket interviewer was shocked. She principally ran off the court docket
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
Then, the identical instructed that Raducanu did not have an excellent follow and that it might have contributed to the Briton’s unhappiness: “The follow wasn’t the very best. Neither her or Amanda had been enjoying effectively.”
The follow wasn’t the very best. Neither her or Amanda had been enjoying effectively
— Kat (@idontmindk) August 22, 2024
Because the put up went viral and it drew adverse consideration to Raducanu, the previous world No. 10 felt the necessity to handle it. In her message, Raducanu confirmed that she heard the little fan however that she “needed to rush off the court docket” and that she couldn’t find the lady whereas exiting. Then, the 21-year-old requested folks to assist her discover the fan so she may present her some souvenirs but in addition take some selfies.
“To the little lady far up within the stands who stated I used to be her favorite participant at this mornings follow, I heard you and it made my coronary heart smile. I’m very sorry I needed to rush off after follow and I couldn’t see you close to the court docket however please forgive me and I hope to discover a option to meet you or organize a signed one thing or photograph… Twitter/ X please do your factor and assist me discover her,” Raducanu wrote on X.
Twitter/ X please do your factor and assist me discover her
— Emma Raducanu (@EmmaRaducanu) August 22, 2024
Raducanu confronted criticism main as much as the US Open
When the North American hard-court swing began and Raducanu performed within the opening week in Washington, all the pieces went effectively for the reason that former world No. 10 did not endure any accidents and he or she additionally reached the quarterfinal.
However then, she surprisingly did not get a wildcard for both Toronto or Cincinnati. And whereas Raducanu did not make any public feedback, she did not participate in qualifying for both event. That led to some criticism and scrutiny because the “diva” insults resurfaced and Raducanu needed to cope with the identical stuff once more.
Nonetheless, the Briton acquired some sturdy assist a few days in the past after Tim Henman supplied some sturdy phrases to the 21-year-old’s critics.
“There’s nearly a borderline obsession about completely different components of her recreation and the place she goes incorrect. She hasn’t performed in Canada and Cincinnati over the previous couple of weeks… massive deal! It’s two tournaments out of 52 weeks, she has performed loads of tournaments this 12 months and he or she is prime 50 within the WTA Race for this 12 months. She is constant to construct and get fitter, stronger and sooner. Her recreation is implausible. She will probably be prime 20 or prime 30 earlier than lengthy, so we have to cease this stage of scrutiny,” Henman advised Tennis365.
In the meantime, Raducanu performs Sofia Kenin within the US Open first spherical.
