“Don’t Really Hold Anything Against Anyone”: Emma Raducanu on John McEnroe’s Wimbledon Retirement Comments

The newly crowned US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, has the world at her feet. Inundated with outpouring love, Raducanu has received congratulatory messages from none other than Her Majesty the Queen, British and Canadian Prime Ministers, NBA Legend Magic Johnson, and many other celebrities.

For the British fans, Raducanu’s victory brought enormous cheer. The 18-year-old became the first British woman in 44 years to win a tennis Grand Slam singles title.

Emma Raducanu responds to John McEnroe’s comments

In a recent interview with VOGUE, the host Olivia Marks asked for Raducanu’s views on the comments made by Piers Morgan and John McEnroe on her.

At this year’s Wimbledon Championships, Raducanu withdrew mid-way through her fourth-round match citing ‘difficulty in breathing’, a move that was criticized by McEnroe.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion said the occasion appeared to have got “a little bit too much” for Raducanu and drew parallels with Naomi Osaka, who pulled out of the tournament because of mental health issues.

However, when asked, Raducanu made light of the comments. There’s always going to be someone who “has something to say, and I respect everyone’s thoughts and decisions, so I don’t really hold anything against anyone,” said Raducanu. 

After scripting history at the US Open, Raducanu became an overnight superstar. Recently, she walked down the red carpet at Met Gala, impressing everyone with her spectacular style.

Interestingly, Raducanu revealed meeting Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton at the Met Gala. Being a huge motorsports fan, chatting with Formula 1 legend was a thrilling experience for Raducanu.

Meanwhile, the appreciation is pouring still. A few days back, top soccer coach Jurgen Klopp, who manages Premier League team Liverpool, described her as the ‘talent of the century’. It’s been an unforgettable three weeks for Raducanu, a special period she will treasure forever.