Emma Raducanu has received supportive messages from fans after finally breaking her silence on social media following her recent US Open exit.
The 21-year-old went into the final Grand Slam of the year hoping to go all the way, having previously won the tournament in 2021.
Yet Raducanu struggled and was sent crashing out of the competition in the first round by American star Sofia Kenin.
Raducanu had, until Saturday, been silent on social media following her devastating defeat.
However, the Briton has now broken her silence by sharing a snap of New York and a picture of herself.
The sponsored post was done via the New York Edition.
And fans have now sent supportive messages to Raducanu, with one user saying: “Don’t listen to the haters they are just jealous you did really well.”
A second said: “Come on Emma be strong, don’t give up. You are amazing.”
Another said: “Best wishes. Positive thoughts and hope to see you on the court soon.”
A fourth stated: “I know you haven’t gotten the results you have wanted this tournament season but I just want to say to keep training hard and you will get the results you want.
“Thank you for being such great inspiration and motivation in so many years, NEVER listen to the haters and negative people! Love you.”
And a fifth said: “Good luck Emma.”
Emma Raducanu has received supportive messages from fans after finally breaking her silence on social media following her recent US Open exit.
The 21-year-old went into the final Grand Slam of the year hoping to go all the way, having previously won the tournament in 2021.
Raducanu was on top of the world when she upset the odds to win the US Open three years ago.
But she’s struggled for consistency in the time since and still has a long way to go in order to become a Grand Slam winner once again.
Martina Navratilova, speaking recently to Sky Sports, called for Raducanu to take ‘ownership’ of her tennis.
And the 67-year-old also expressed a belief that Raducanu should be fitter, having battled injury issues in recent years.
“I think Emma needs to take ownership of herself, of her brand, and of her tennis career most of all,” she said.
“She needs to be clear who her team is, what her goal is and not let herself off the hook.
“Aryna Sabalenka, when she had problems with her serve and everybody was trying to help her, she took ownership of it and fixed it herself.
“Emma needs to be in charge and she’s old enough to know what she should be doing – surround herself with good people and then trust in them, and give it time so that you can see the results.
“Technically she is great, but she needs more matchplay. I still don’t think she is as fit as she should be.
“I feel like if you don’t want to play the Olympics because it’s a different surface, you need to fix your body. Maybe it’s just not equipped for this kind of stress.
“She needs to think long-term… not tomorrow or next week.”
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