Emma Raducanu plays down injury concerns on eve of US Open title defence
Emma Raducanu played down injury concerns on the eve of her US Open title defence after breaking down in tears during practice.
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Emma Raducanu explains tearful appearance during US Open practice session
Emma Raducanu has played down fresh injury fears after an emotional display during a practice session ahead of her US Open defence.
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Emma Raducanu shrugs off injury fear ahead of US Open defence
The British teenager needed to be consoled by coach Dmitry Tursunov during Friday's practice as she appeared to tearfully complain about a problem with her right hand. However speaking to reporters later, the 19-year-old brushed off the incident, insisting she had "no concerns" ahead of Monday's opening round. "I think that today, the practice, I had, like, a few small things, got a couple of blisters, a bit of a niggle here and there," Raducanu said.
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Emma Raducanu pauses US Open practice session in tears ahead of US Open title defence in New York
A tearful Emma Raducanu endured an injury scare ahead of the US Open on Friday as she twice paused a practice session — but the British No. 1 was quick to play down concerns about her fitness. The 19-year-old, who was taking part in her first practice at Flushing Meadows ahead of her first-round match with Alize Cornet on Tuesday, appeared to feel discomfort in her wrist.
Emma Raducanu plays down injury concerns on eve of US Open title defence
Emma Raducanu played down injury concerns on the eve of her US Open title defence after breaking down in tears during practice.