Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Emma Raducanu played the expectations of a deep race in Wimbledon while she is preparing to face “very dangerous” Brit Mimi Xu in the first round.
Raducanu did the fourth round at the All England Club last year – his best result in a big slam since he won US Open 2021 – but had to face unkindled new personal new personals as well as a back -back leading to this season’s event.
The British No. 1 said: “In truth, I’m not expecting much from me this year. I’m dealing with certain things. I just want to go there and kiss the time, to kiss the opportunity.
“I know that there are not many opportunities to play Wimbledon. You get it once a year and for a limited time. I can’t wait to go there and feel the environment and the atmosphere.”
“Right now, I’m just happy to be in Wimbledon. I think it’s a great motivation to continue to go with everything else.”
The 22 -year -old will be the senior player when she met Wimbledon’s recruit on Monday, 17, the first at the court and expects a rigid challenge.
Raducanu added: “I think it’s a very dangerous, very difficult match. Mimi is a very, very good player. I practiced with her several times. She has a lot of weapons, moves very well.
“For her, it’s a where there is nothing to lose. I remember when I had my first Wimbledon here and I was 18 years old. It’s a great feeling. You just feel completely intrepid.
“It will be a challenge but one that I look forward to and I’m ready. I know that I will have to bring a very good level of tennis if I want to go through.”
“It’s good to see a new generation. It keeps us on our guard, makes us hungry to improve.”
British n ° 2 Katie Boulter will also be in action on Monday, facing the ninth seeded Paula Badosa, the 28 -year -old saying: “I feel like I can play very well on these courts.
“I don’t think a seed will want to see me in their part of the draw for a first round.
“I am very, very excited. I have the impression that it is a completely different situation for me that is coming this year. I am not sown. I’m a bit like a black horse and I like this feeling.
“I like the fact that I can go out and swing for free. I have nothing to lose.”
Follow Wimbledon on Sky Sports digital platforms from June 30 to July 13.