Bloody hell, forgot to watch this and it was over before I remembered!
18 year old rookies, especially British ones, aren't meant to blitz their way through qualifiers and 4 rounds of the US open like this
Watching the replay now. Currently 5-2 up first set.
Hopefully she still wins.
It's tough, making her play the match a second time. I guess the crowd complained that it was over too quickly, and they hadn't got their money's worth. You know what New Yorkers are like
Emma Raducanu just qualified for the main draw of the US Open starting on Monday. I watched all three of her qualifying matches. She is looking the real deal. You can watch the replay on Amazon Prime.
I'm going to bet that she won't ever have to qualify for a major again.
In her seven matches from qualifying to the quarter-finals, she has not dropped a set. She has lost just 15 games - the fewest by any player in the first four rounds since Serena Williams in 2013.
I think her having the challenges at Wimbledon and her recovery from narrowly losing the first 2 games yesterday shows how she can overcome nerves and press onwards and upwards - they are completely normal but her extraordinary response shows how steely she her mental strength is
Raducanu looks like the real deal but she isn't the first pretty teenage breakout player and it's a bit of a coin flip whether they go on to fulfill their potential or flame out and get lost to modelling, endorsements and showbiz culture.
Raducanu looks like the real deal but she isn't the first pretty teenage breakout player and it's a bit of a coin flip whether they go on to fulfill their potential or flame out and get lost to modelling, endorsements and showbiz culture.
True, but I don't think she will get distracted from the tennis; probably the biggest risks are injuries, coming back form any inevitable dip in form and the weight of expectations. Also other players will get to know her game too, although there don;t appear any obvious weaknesses.
She has just sat her A levels but I haven't seen what she is planning next.
And I wonder how she will do compared to Coco Gauff, who is a bit younger
I think her having the challenges at Wimbledon and her recovery from narrowly losing the first 2 games yesterday shows how she can overcome nerves and press onwards and upwards - they are completely normal but her extraordinary response shows how steely she her mental strength is
Give it a few months and he'll be slagging her off and questioning her 'mental toughness' if she gets knocked out of Wimbledon.
I think her having the challenges at Wimbledon and her recovery from narrowly losing the first 2 games yesterday shows how she can overcome nerves and press onwards and upwards - they are completely normal but her extraordinary response shows how steely she her mental strength is
Give it a few months and he'll be slagging her off and questioning her 'mental toughness' if she gets knocked out of Wimbledon.
Well, at least for now he has changed her tune. She did have a completely understandable wobble at SW19 when she went from zero to hero at a ridiculous rate but has proven (as many of us expected/predicted) that she has taken it all in her stride and making amazing progress.
The reality of sport (and other things) is those with mental frailties get reported alongside those who are praised for their mental toughness. Many sports stars thrive on criticism - always think that when certain players get the stick at The Valley - and cringe that it will probably just make them play better!
Raducanu looks like the real deal but she isn't the first pretty teenage breakout player and it's a bit of a coin flip whether they go on to fulfill their potential or flame out and get lost to modelling, endorsements and showbiz culture.
True, but I don't think she will get distracted from the tennis; probably the biggest risks are injuries, coming back form any inevitable dip in form and the weight of expectations. Also other players will get to know her game too, although there don;t appear any obvious weaknesses.
She has just sat her A levels but I haven't seen what she is planning next.
And I wonder how she will do compared to Coco Gauff, who is a bit younger
she doesn't look the 'type' to get many serious injuries .. she's quite lean and has an athletic body .. her service action is easy and not strained and she moves around the court very quickly and easily without any grunting, groaning, or screaming
Raducanu looks like the real deal but she isn't the first pretty teenage breakout player and it's a bit of a coin flip whether they go on to fulfill their potential or flame out and get lost to modelling, endorsements and showbiz culture.
True, but I don't think she will get distracted from the tennis; probably the biggest risks are injuries, coming back form any inevitable dip in form and the weight of expectations. Also other players will get to know her game too, although there don;t appear any obvious weaknesses.
She has just sat her A levels but I haven't seen what she is planning next.
And I wonder how she will do compared to Coco Gauff, who is a bit younger
she doesn't look the 'type' to get many serious injuries .. she's quite lean and has an athletic body .. her service action is easy and not strained and she moves around the court very quickly and easily without any grunting, groaning, or screaming
Exactly. But the change in tempo, intensity and of full-on professional/tour training and matches can take it's toll on any maturing body when it is pushed. Not meaning to be negative, just realistic - as well as managing my own expectations. Seems the complete tennis player with great steel, attitude and a cool/sunny disposition which she seems to be able to switch between depending on the situation when needed.
Raducanu looks like the real deal but she isn't the first pretty teenage breakout player and it's a bit of a coin flip whether they go on to fulfill their potential or flame out and get lost to modelling, endorsements and showbiz culture.
True, but I don't think she will get distracted from the tennis; probably the biggest risks are injuries, coming back form any inevitable dip in form and the weight of expectations. Also other players will get to know her game too, although there don;t appear any obvious weaknesses.
She has just sat her A levels but I haven't seen what she is planning next.
And I wonder how she will do compared to Coco Gauff, who is a bit younger
she doesn't look the 'type' to get many serious injuries .. she's quite lean and has an athletic body .. her service action is easy and not strained and she moves around the court very quickly and easily without any grunting, groaning, or screaming
Exactly. But the change in tempo, intensity and of full-on professional/tour training and matches can take it's toll on any maturing body when it is pushed. Not meaning to be negative, just realistic - as well as managing my own expectations. Seems the complete tennis player with great steel, attitude and a cool/sunny disposition which she seems to be able to switch between depending on the situation when needed.
I do wonder if all too often players in many sports are overtrained and overcoached .. too many 'experts' in various sport related fields trying too hard to justify their salaries and expenses
I do wonder if all too often players in many sports are overtrained and overcoached .. too many 'experts' in various sport related fields trying too hard to justify their salaries and expenses
Lee Bowyer? I think he expected other players to be able to do all that he could and the knack is working out who can do what and who needs to do to ra=each their best
I do wonder if all too often players in many sports are overtrained and overcoached .. too many 'experts' in various sport related fields trying too hard to justify their salaries and expenses
Lee Bowyer? I think he expected other players to be able to do all that he could and the knack is working out who can do what and who needs to do to ra=each their best
Of course it's early days for Emma but in addition to athleticism and tennis skill, she is extremely bright.
I think that marks her out. I watched the game against the Spanish girl in the previous round. She clearly went out with a game plan but during the match I think her ability to dominate the play actually got stronger. She bullied her mentally. With the American girl yesterday after a nervy start she did the same, not perhaps such a great tennis performance but her opponants game just crumbled.
Big test now against the Olympic champion. What ever the result she will learn from it.
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Would be amazing if Emma could do it.
18 year old rookies, especially British ones, aren't meant to blitz their way through qualifiers and 4 rounds of the US open like this
Bencic 8/13
Best price 8/1 for Raducanu to win the whole thing seems a bit of a liberty to me.
In her seven matches from qualifying to the quarter-finals, she has not dropped a set. She has lost just 15 games - the fewest by any player in the first four rounds since Serena Williams in 2013.
It's an incredible run.
I think her having the challenges at Wimbledon and her recovery from narrowly losing the first 2 games yesterday shows how she can overcome nerves and press onwards and upwards - they are completely normal but her extraordinary response shows how steely she her mental strength is
She has just sat her A levels but I haven't seen what she is planning next.
And I wonder how she will do compared to Coco Gauff, who is a bit younger
The reality of sport (and other things) is those with mental frailties get reported alongside those who are praised for their mental toughness. Many sports stars thrive on criticism - always think that when certain players get the stick at The Valley - and cringe that it will probably just make them play better!
I think that marks her out. I watched the game against the Spanish girl in the previous round. She clearly went out with a game plan but during the match I think her ability to dominate the play actually got stronger. She bullied her mentally. With the American girl yesterday after a nervy start she did the same, not perhaps such a great tennis performance but her opponants game just crumbled.
Big test now against the Olympic champion. What ever the result she will learn from it.