Wimbledon: Emma Raducanu’s Newfound Bond With Paula Badosa Blossoms Further After a Loving Exchange Upon Arrival

While the action is heating up on the tennis court, there are also some great bonds developing between players. Take the example of the trio of BFFs, Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Ons Jabeur. The three have formed a great friendship on and off the court and are often seen hanging out with each other. Looks like their group is set to grow further as Badosa and Emma Raducanu were spotted in a warm exchange.

As the 2024 Wimbledon Championships begins on Monday, players have been sweating it out on the grass courts during training sessions. Earlier today, Badosa and Raducanu trained together and shared a warm embrace after their practice session. The glimpses of the sweet exchange were shared by Wimbledon’s official Twitter handle. Subsequently, Badosa tagged Raducanu and commented, “Emmita,” as she fondly calls her along with a heart emoji.

This is not the first time that Badosa and Raducanu have been involved in a warm exchange. Earlier this week, Raducanu achieved a big milestone in her career after defeating Jessica Pegula at Eastbourne International. With her win over the second seed there, Raducanu, for the first time in her career, defeated a player ranked in the top 10 of the WTA rankings. Pegula is ranked fifth in the world and it was a historic triumph for the British tennis sensation.

Celebrating her victory, Raducanu took to social media and shared glimpses of that hard-fought victory. Fellow WTA players like Katie Boulter, Coco Gauff, and even Badosa congratulated her on her victory. Similar to today, Badosa commented, “Emmita emmita😍” on Raducanu’s victory post. Meanwhile, Raducanu has been handed a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. Ahead of the tournament, she made an emotional confession to the fans.

Is Raducanu ready to ditch the “Nice Girl” image? She Opened up about showing a new side

It has been a difficult last couple of years for Raducanu, coping with injuries and loss of form. Although she made a comeback earlier this year, Raducanu hasn’t been able to get back to her best, which we saw during her US Open win in 2021. Nonetheless, Raducanu is back on her home turf and her recent wins over the likes of Jessica Pegula and Sloane Stephens have given her the confidence again to shine at the upcoming Wimbledon Championships.

As a result, Raducanu made a candid confession about how fans could see a different side of her at the tournament. During an interview, she said, “I just really want them to see that I’m putting my ­personality on the court, my ­character, being bubbly, happy, ­energetic. I think you can really tell the difference, especially with me, when I’m in a good place compared to when I’m struggling a little bit more with confidence or something….And now I want them to see I’m happy…”

However, Raducanu’s task has been made difficult after being handed a tough draw. She will open her campaign against the 22nd seed, Ekaterina Alexandrova. Can Raducanu shrug off her poor form this year and spring a surprise on her home turf? Let us know your views in the comments below.