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British Tennis Star Emma Raducanu Gets Prudent ‘Practice’ Advice from a 9-Year-Old as She Looks to Hasten Her Comeback

Published 07/14/2023, 3:08 PM EDT

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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.

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.

Emma Raducanu receives critical advice from a young fan

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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.”

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.” 

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.

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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.

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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 at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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