Liz Truss’ short stint as prime minister has been compared to the short time Emma Raducanu has spent with her coaches this season. Raducanu is looking for a fifth tennis coach after Dmitry Tursunov decided to call out of the training period agreement.
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Additionally, to end her ongoing painful injury troubles, the 2021 US Open champion will reach out to a popular fitness expert. The fitness guru has trained former world no. 1 tennis player Andy Murray.
Internet Fans were quick to find out parallels to Emma Raducanu
After Liz Truss resigned, her 44-day reign was compared with Raducanu’s changing stint with her coaches as tennis world went into a frenzy. British Prime Minister Liz Truss abruptly resigned amid the economic crisis of the country.
Officially appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, Truss is currently the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history.
Liz Truss's departure after 45 days in office makes her the shortest-serving PM in UK history
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) October 20, 2022
Given Emma Raducanu ‘s reputation for back-to-back cuts on her coaches, one fan noted that Truss’ tenure was shorter than in some British coaching relationships.
Emma Raducanu has had coaches that lasted longer than Liz Truss as prime minister
— Danny | British flop enjoyer (@Emmagoatcanu) October 20, 2022
Loyal fans of Emma Raducanu were quick to share their love for the young athletic tennis player.
the true ruler of britain wbk
— diana (@milfhyem) October 20, 2022
While the majority of fans were busy tweeting the fun out of the similarities, many were quick to share their respect for the tennis player. One such user tweeted,” The only queen that should rule us!.”
The only queen that should rule us!!!
— Danny | British flop enjoyer (@Emmagoatcanu) October 20, 2022
Noted tennis journalist Jose Morgado and fans found the similarities between the two unrelated situations amusing.
loool https://t.co/zuZKCElZgH
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 20, 2022
Another fan hilariously commented, “I guess it’s a British thing then.”
I guess it's a British thing then https://t.co/XWFiOk8fKx
— Sabalenka's Grunt (@Radukinaa) October 20, 2022
Numerous fans shared short funny video clips to respond to the whole situation.
https://t.co/lbFdshAYVx pic.twitter.com/cWk0ZLjKzX
— Phil Dunphy’s Ghostwriter 🇬🇭🇬🇷 (@JKing_24) October 20, 2022
— 🇺🇦 Steven Walk (@realStevenWalk) October 20, 2022
Since her breakthrough at Wimbledon 2021, the young tennis player, Raducanu has been showered with love by tennis fans.
Winning tweet for us https://t.co/Ql43GK6rI0
— ifighted (@ifighted) October 20, 2022
The majority of fans agreed with the similarities being called out.
So true!!!
— Omanchi-Job Agbo (@job_agbo) October 20, 2022
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Raducanu has now turned to tennis coach Jeez Green to improve her vigour and endurance. Green will take her pre-season fitness training to overcome several painful injury woes.
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Raducanu battles with back-to-back injuries this season
The top-seed player has had her season cut short with a painful wrist injury. She has opted to quit the 2022 Transylvania Open. The Brit star had a special connection to the Romanian tournament.
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A drastic hip injury caused the young tennis player’s first retirement of the season in Mexico. The clay courts at the recent Billie Jean King Cup left the player with blisters and toenail injuries. However, the young British star will look to end the 2022 season on a successful note in the tournaments to come.