Emma Raducanu turns down spot for Paris Olympics

Photo credit: Flickr Emma Raducanu has turned down a spot in the Team GB squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The young tennis player was unable to qualify for the Olympics at the Roland Garros due to her singles ranking however as she has previously won a grand slam, she could have been given a place from the International Tennis …

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Emma Raducanu Criticises Gender Disparity In Tennis Prize Money

Emma Raducanu has criticised the gender pay gap after the Italian Open in Rome’s prize money for the female athletes paid significantly less than the men’s prize money pot. As the French Open approaches, offering equal prize money to both sexes, Raducanu highlighted the disparity evident in other tournaments such as the Italian Open, which awarded its female champion £550,000 …

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‘Reborn’ Raducanu ready for comeback after triple surgery ordeal

2021 US Open champ Emma Raducanu, the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1977, has said she feels “reborn” as she prepares to make her return at the Auckland Classic after an eight-month injury hiatus. Raducanu has long struggled with injuries and left last year’s tournament after rolling her ankle in a second round match. …

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Shock Exits for Raducanu & Osaka At US Open  

British No.1 and US Open defending champion, Emma Raducanu, has been knocked out by French player Alize Cornet. Raducanu is the third defending champion in US Open history to be knocked out in the first round.   Alize Cornet, who is competing in her 63rd consecutive grand slam event, took home a 6-3 6-3 victory and is off to the …

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Emma Raducanu beats Serena Williams at the Western and Southern Open 

Emma Raducanu has defeated Serena Williams in straight sets, coming away with an impressive score of 6-4 6-0. While this was their first encounter on the courts it is also likely to be their last, making it a significant game for them both.   Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, struggled to find rhythm, giving up 12 unforced errors and …

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