Emma Raducanu finally drops brutal response amid
Tennis star Liam Broady has defended Emma Raducanu after her controversial comments on Andy Murray at the US Open.
The 21-year-old is currently in New York preparing for the final Grand Slam of the year, having previously won the competition back in 2021.
Tennis star Liam Broady has defended Emma Raducanu after her controversial comments on Andy Murray at the US Open.
The 21-year-old is currently in New York preparing for the final Grand Slam of the year, having previously won the competition back in 2021.
Speaking prior to the start of the tournament, Raducanu said the US Open ‘didn’t feel different at all’ without Murray and suggested life had already move on since his retirement.
“No, it doesn’t feel different at all,” she said.
Tennis star Liam Broady has defended Emma Raducanu after her controversial comments on Andy Murray at the US Open.
The 21-year-old is currently in New York preparing for the final Grand Slam of the year, having previously won the competition back in 2021.
Speaking prior to the start of the tournament, Raducanu said the US Open ‘didn’t feel different at all’ without Murray and suggested life had already move on since his retirement.
“No, it doesn’t feel different at all,” she said.
Tennis star Liam Broady has defended Emma Raducanu after her controversial comments on Andy Murray at the US Open.
“I think tennis is unforgiving in that sense no matter who you are. It just moves on. There’s always another match; there’s always another tournament.
“Of course (Andy Murray’s) achieved amazing things and I watched him win this tournament (2012 US Open), but yeah, it’s a fast pace, just like life is.
“You know, it’s old news the next day kind of thing.”
Raducanu had since been blasted by a number of tennis fans, with some accusing her of being ‘arrogant’ and ‘disrespectful’
But Broady, writing on X, has now jumped to his fellow Briton’s defence.
“Don’t know why so many people are salty over Raducanu’s interview,” he said.
“Her point is that the sport moves so fast, and she’s right about that.
“Nobody has time to stop and ponder things it’s just one tournament after another, a million miles an hour.”
Broady also responded to several fans after his initial comments.
One fan messaged the tennis star to say: “Raducanu could say anything and will get haters.”
Broady then replied saying: “Facts. And funnily enough the same happened to Andy at the start of his career! Sad to see the cycle being repeated.”
Another said: “Do you think she could have phrased it a bit differently though? Of course she’s right but for most people who have seen that answer it’s still very fresh for them with Andy announcing his retirement.”
Yet Broady doubled down and said: “I totally get that but the point she’s trying to get across is that the sport is brutal like that which is probably why it came across that way to some people.
“When athletes start worrying about how to phrase things all the time it leads to boring political answers.”
Raducanu, meanwhile, has told Sky Sports that she’s feeling good as she looks to win a second career major.
Her US Open triumph in 2021 came against all odds, with the Briton etching her name into the history books despite being 18.
Raducanu said: “I just play so much better when I’m happy and putting my personality out there.
“I think I’ve been playing a lot freer in the last month.
“I have been expressing myself, I’ve been fighting and there has been a lot of passion, I’ve been feisty. And that’s me. I’m really tenacious and gritty.”
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Emma Raducanu has apologised on social media to a young fan at the US Open after her morning practice session on Thursday.
The former British No 1 is making her return to the US Open this week after missing last year’s event while she recovered from surgery.
She has been out on the practice courts all week in preparation for the start of the Grand Slam, when she will face Sofia Kenin in the first round.
It was only three years ago when Raducanu made history by going all the way as a qualifier to win the US Open title.
She did so at just 18 years old and became an instant worldwide sensation gaining millions of fans and supporters.
Raducanu has also helped inspire a whole new generation of young tennis fans eager to emulate her success.
It makes Raducanu one of the most popular players for fans to try and catch a glimpse of on the practice courts.
Her latest practice session on Thursday was no exception with fans grouped in to watch the 21-year-old.
And one young girl managed to catch Raducanu’s attention.
The British tennis star was unable to show her appreciation to the young girl after being unable to locate her after the practice session.
Raducanu wasn’t content with leaving it though and was hopeful social media could help her thank the young girl in person.
She wrote: “To the little girl far up in the stands who said I was her favourite player at this mornings practice, I heard you and it made my heart smile.
“I’m very sorry I had to rush off after practice and I couldn’t see you near the court but please forgive me and I hope to find a way to meet you or arrange a signed something or photo.”
Raducanu has risen back up the rankings in recent months with some strong results on grass and most recently at the Citi Open.
But she missed out on valuable ranking point opportunities at the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Masters.
But the Brit opted to focus instead on building up her practice sessions leading up to the US Open.
She has been handed a difficult draw and could face world No 6 Jessica Pegula in the second round.
