The famous ride of the British Emmy Raducan through the grand slam of the US Open leaves few people in the tennis world. The 18-year-old talent went on to win the trophy from the qualification, and the young player earned praise from many legends of tennis courts. Not so long ago, she was harshly criticized during Wimbledon by the holder of seven grand slams in singles and now television expert John McEnroe. The BBC recalled his words in an interview with former Czechoslovak and later American player Martina Navrátilová. “She (Raducanu) has loudly silenced all these criticisms. I say, shut up! You have no idea what you’re talking about, “said the winner of 17 Big Four tournaments in sharp words.
Tennis legend Martina Navrátilová.
Vlastimil Vacek, Right
She entered the US Open qualification as the 150th player in the world rankings. By the time Raducanu raised the cup for the winner, historical statistics were already changing. She won the triumph of life as the first qualifier in history and as the first tennis player to do so during her second participation in the grand slam.
Less than half a year ago at Wimbledon, she finished fourth in the round. She withdrew from the match, had breathing difficulties, grabbed her stomach in a duel. Television expert McEnroe said at the time that “there was a little too much for her” in the round of 16 of the big tournament and that she was not “mentally resilient enough” for such situations. Now his criticism returned to him like a boomerang.
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When his words were recalled by the British television station BBC in an interview with Navrátilová, the former world number one did not take napkins at all. “I don’t think these critics will ever talk about her mental health again,” Navrátilová added after highlighting the strengths of the British tennis player.
Emma Raducanu kisses the US Open trophy.
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Navrátilová later softened her words. She was supposed to mean all the critics, not just the former American tennis player. He is said to have a friendly relationship with McEnroe.
Fans then called on McEnroe on social media to congratulate the Raducans on their triumph at Flushing Meadows. But that did not happen. “Some people just don’t seem to be able to admit their mistake,” one of them remarked.
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