Emma Raducanu is a player who is constantly falling down the pecking order, particularly when it comes to fan sentiment. When she broke into the professional circuit, she created history right away. She became the first British woman to win a Grand Slam since 1977 when she won the 2021 US Open as a qualifier. Raducanu has created high expectations ever since that achievement. But her season so far has been a bit of a disappointment. She got injured prior to the Australian Open in a match where she won the first set without losing a game. Later, she was expected to appear in the ATX Open. However, illness stopped her from competing in the tournament.

It disappointed many fans of Raducanu as they were hoping for another dominant performance. Fans have become doubtful of her performance and think she may be going away from tennis, like the former Russian star, Anna Kournikova.

Fans strongly react to the withdrawal of Emma Raducanu

After Raducanu announced that she would not be playing in the ATX Open, fans have started questioning the Brit’s loyalty to tennis. Many think that she may be going down the path of Anna Kournikova. Kournikova, who retired in 2003 due to a severe spinal injury, went down a similar path during her active years. While she was playing, her focus seemed to be more on advertisements, movies and endorsements.

Even her doubles partner believed that Kournikova needed stretches where she was on complete rest. To some fans, Raducanu seems to be on the same track; signing every endorsement and ads that comes her way, but rarely playing in tournaments.

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Hence, it was only a matter of time before Raducanu was compared to Kournikova. A recent post on Reddit did the same and many fans reacted to it.

Is Emma Raducanu going the Anna Kournikova way?
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“Ads for every brand in the world but rarely signs up to play any actual tournaments. While it’s great that she’s getting these endorsements, how is she always not fit?” were the comments of a frustrated Reddit user.

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One user said that the British player seemed too brittle, citing the example of Jack Draper. Another user replied to the comment by saying that Raducanu can’t seem to go past round two in any Grand Slam since her unlikely win in 2021.

One fan decided to go after her looks and compared it to Kournikova’s.

One user answered to the point.

A user decided to counter by saying who wouldn’t want the Kournikova way.

One user said that only if she gets easy draws, she will possibly win an ATP 250 event this year.

One fan reminded everyone of the doubles career of Anna Kournikova.

However, one user replied by saying Raducanu’s one Grand Slam was better than Kournikova’s entire career.

An amateur sports pro talked about Raducanu’s position.

One user reminded everyone of the spirit of players.

One fan pointed out her illness.

Emma Raducanu has shown great potential in her game till now. All she needs to do is maintain her fitness and double down on her determination.

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