‘Can’t Really Explain Myself’- Defending Champion Emma Raducanu Gives a Confusing Update About Her Form Going Into The US Open 2022

Published 08/27/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

British tennis star Emma Raducanu is gearing up for the US Open 2022. Practicing for the last Grand Slam of the year, the 19-year-old looked in some trouble. However, she later brushed off any injury concerns.

The 19-year-old broke through the scene when she claimed the US Open title last year. Although the Brit hasn’t translated that success in this season, she will go into the US Open with boosted confidence after defeating Serena Williams recently.

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Emma Raducanu on injury concern

On Friday, the 19-year-old broke down in the middle of a practice session. She looked in trouble and pointed toward her right hand while her coach, Dmitry Tursunov, came forward to console her. It was a scary moment for her fans, but the Brit later clarified the situation.

“I think that today, the practice, I had, like, a few small things, got a couple of blisters, a bit of a niggle here and there,” she said. Adding further to it, the 19-year-old said, “Can’t really explain myself, to be honest. I’m sure everyone in this room has probably had a day like that. It is what it is.”

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The teenage sensation also assured her fans of her fitness. “I mean, I have no concerns of, like, an issue, no,” she concluded.

Andy Murray backs Raducanu to do well in the US Open

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Speaking about compatriot Raducanu’s title defense, the former world number 1 looked pretty confident. Murray believes that the conditions in New York will yet again bring out the best of her.

Notably, the US Open uses lighter Wilson tennis balls for women. While it works as a disadvantage for a few players, it may well assist Raducanu to yet another Grand Slam title.

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Raducanu will kick start her campaign on Wednesday. The 19-year-old will have a challenge upfront as she will meet French tennis star, Alize Cornet, in the first round. Can Raducanu repeat her last year’s success in the US Open? Let us know in the comments.

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Gaurav Verma is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. He has post graduate diploma in management from IILM Graduate School of Management and a BBA degree from Bangalore University. He has 1-year of experience in the banking sector.

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‘Can’t Really Explain Myself’- Defending Champion Emma Raducanu Gives a Confusing Update About Her Form Going Into The US Open 2022

Emma Raducanu on injury concern

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