Emma Raducanu, the former US Open champion, narrowly escaped defeat in the first round of Wimbledon. After her victory, Raducanu likened her win to England’s “ugly” win in the European Championship, prompting a wry smile from David Beckham in the stands.
Emma Raducanu is of Chinese and Romanian descent, born in Toronto, Canada, and recruited by the Lawn Tennis Association at the age of 12 to represent Great Britain. In 2021, she reached the Wimbledon round of 16 as a wildcard and went on to win the US Open, becoming the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam in the Open Era.
This year’s Wimbledon marks Raducanu’s return to the tournament after a two-year absence. In her first match, she faced a tiebreak in the first set before ultimately winning 2-0 against world No. 98, Zarazua, securing a thrilling first-round victory.
During her interview, Raducanu admitted, “I was a bit nervous today, but I did what I had to do. To be honest, I was pretty ugly in my win, but it’s like England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia last night, just getting the win.”
It is worth noting that English football legend, David Beckham, was also present at the match. When he heard Raducanu’s comments, the cameras caught him with a wry smile.
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