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Emma Raducanu stayed outside of her home court this year at Wimbledon because of her injury. However, the fans wish to see the British tennis star get back on the court once again, even the young ones. She recently met with her young fans at National Tennis Center in the UK. And a little nine-year-old had a piece of crucial advice for the former US Open champion who wishes to see her tennis glory restored.

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The British tennis star has come under a lot of criticism because of her underwhelming performance on the court. And maybe this little fan’s advice can help Raducanu rise to the top once again.

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Emma Raducanu receives critical advice from a young fan

The former US Open champion took the tennis realm by storm after her astounding victory in 2021 made her a star overnight. However, her lack of that consistent gameplay after that has affected her rankings. This eventually made people question her passion for tennis.

Recently, she joined National Tennis Center in the UK to surprise some little fans. However, a young nine-year-old had a piece of crucial advice for her. Nine-year-old Toby went straight to the point once he was asked to give advice to Raducanu.

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She stated, “Try and practice a bit more?” To this, even Raducanu could not help but let out a hearty laugh. She stated, “I actually do need to. I need to up my hours right now. They are a bit low.”

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Toby added he practices an hour every single day at his age. Therefore, she added, “I don’t practice an hour now, though. I’m a bit better. But I’ll let you know when I am an hour and a half.” 

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An innocent piece of advice that might just give Raducanu fans what they have been longing to see once again. Her rise to the top. However, that is not the only advice that has asked her to put in more effort.

Former British world no. 1 wants Raducanu to weigh her relationship 

The sudden rise to the top and then the pressure that has come with it has brought a lot of criticism towards Raducanu. However, it is not the only thing holding her back.

Andre Castle, former world no. 1 wants her to weigh in on her relationships too. He wants her to question whom she is surrounding herself with. This would help her filter out people who are supporting her genuinely and not because of her fame.

Do you think personal relationships can affect the performance of a player? Do you have any examples in your head? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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