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2024 - 7 - 8

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon Drama: The Controversy, Defeats, and Triumphs

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Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon journey is filled with drama, controversy, and tough decisions. Find out how she navigated through challenges and emerged stronger.

Emma Raducanu, the rising tennis star, recently made headlines at Wimbledon with a series of unexpected events. Initially scheduled to play mixed doubles with Andy Murray, Raducanu had to withdraw due to a stiff wrist, a decision she stands by despite the controversy. Subsequently, she faced defeat in the singles, losing to New Zealander Lulu Sun in a tough three-set match on Centre Court.

Raducanu's decision to prioritize her health and well-being over the mixed doubles partnership with Murray stirred debates, but she defended her choice as necessary for her performance. Facing criticism, she remained firm in her stance, seeing it as a crucial step in her career growth. The clash between Raducanu and Sun added another layer of intrigue to Wimbledon, with Sun emerging victorious and advancing further in the tournament.

Despite the setbacks, Raducanu's resilience shone through as she faced the challenges head-on. Her determination to tackle tough opponents like Sun on Centre Court showcased her competitive spirit and drive to succeed in the tennis world. The Wimbledon encounter between Raducanu and Sun will be remembered as a test of skill and mental strength, highlighting the unpredictable nature of sports.

In a surprising turn of events, Lulu Sun, ranked 123 in the tournament, made history by reaching the women's singles quarter-finals, proving that in tennis, underdogs can truly shine. Raducanu's bold decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles may have raised eyebrows, but it underscored the importance of self-care and strategic choices in a demanding sport like tennis.

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Emma Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Andy Murray's ... (The Straits Times)

She was initially scheduled to play the mixed doubles with Murray but pulled out due to a stiff wrist. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Wimbledon 2024: Emma Raducanu knocked out in fourth round ... (ESPN)

Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of Wimbledon after suffering a three-set defeat to New Zealander Lulu Sun on Centre Court on Sunday.

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Emma Raducanu 'stands by decision' to withdraw from mixed ... (The Japan Times)

Raducanu was scheduled to play with Murray, a former Wimbledon champion, on Saturday, but opted to pull out of the tie due to a stiff wrist.

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'Have to prioritise myself' - Emma Raducanu defends 'no brainer ... (Eurosport.com)

Emma Raducanu defended her decision to withdraw from a dream mixed doubles partnership with Andy Murray after falling to defeat against qualifier Lulu Sun.

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Sun shines to rain on Raducanu parade at Wimbledon (The Straits Times)

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2024 New Zealand's Lulu Sun celebrates after winning her fourth ...

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Emma Raducanu defends decision to pull out of mixed doubles with ... (The Guardian)

Emma Raducanu said she was right to pull out of the mixed doubles with Andy Murray after she was beaten by Lulu Sun in the fourth round of the singles.

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Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon ... (FRANCE 24)

Emma Raducanu defended her controversial decision which ended Andy Murray's Wimbledon career by withdrawing from their mixed doubles match on the eve of her ...

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Emma Raducanu relishing Lulu Sun clash on Centre Court at ... (Eurosport.com)

Emma Raducanu is ready to face a previous junior adversary when she takes on Lulu Sun in a Wimbledon fourth-round clash.

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Emma Raducanu: Brit tumbles out of Wimbledon at hands of ... (Sky Sports)

Lulu Sun is the second-lowest ranked (123) player in the last 15 editions of the tournament to make the women's singles quarter-finals at the Championships ...

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Emma Raducanu knocked out of Wimbledon by Lulu Sun after ... (BBC News)

Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after being hampered by a back injury in the deciding set of her fourth-round match against Lulu Sun.

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Wimbledon: Emma Raducanu defends Andy Murray withdrawal call ... (ESPN)

Emma Raducanu on Sunday defended her decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles at Wimbledon which curtailed Andy Murray's career at his home Grand Slam.

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Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon ... (Sportstar)

Emma Raducanu defended her controversial decision which ended Andy Murray's Wimbledon career by withdrawing from their mixed doubles match on the eve of her ...

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Wimbledon: Emma Raducanu 'stands by' mixed doubles withdrawal ... (Sky Sports)

Judy Murray posted on X that Emma Raducanus withdrawal from her mixed doubles pairing with Andy Murray was astonishing before later explaining away the ...

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Emma Raducanu breaks silence on decision that ended Andy ... (The Independent)

Raducanu was beaten by qualifier Lulu Sun after pulling out of the mixed doubles to prioritise her fitness.

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Emma Raducanu run at Wimbledon ends with defeat to qualifier ... (Eurosport.com)

Qualifier Lulu Sun continued her incredible showing at Wimbledon as she reached the quarter-finals with another impressive win, this time over Emma ...

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Emma Raducanu stands by controversial call after losing to Lulu Sun (Stuff.co.nz)

The Brit ended Andy Murray's storied Wimbledon career by withdrawing from the mixed doubles, only to lose to Lulu Sun in the women's singles.

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'Just keep swimming': Emma Raducanu signs off after eventful ... (Tennis Magazine)

Most people might've consider Emma Raducanu's Centre Court defeat to qualifier Lulu Sun on Sunday at Wimbledon to be a surprise, considering the 2021 US ...

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Emma Raducanu: Wimbledon fourth-round run amid Andy Murray ... (Sky Sports)

Emma Raducanu drew criticism from some quarters to pull out of mixed doubles pairing with Andy Murray in his final Wimbledon; despite being knocked out of ...

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Emma Raducanu breaks silence on decision that ended Andy ... (Yahoo Sports)

Raducanu was beaten by qualifier Lulu Sun after pulling out of the mixed doubles to prioritise her fitness.

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Dan Evans hits out at Emma Raducanu: 'She should have been fully ... (Yahoo Sports)

Dan Evans accused Emma Raducanu of not being “fully committed” following her decision to withdraw from her eagerly anticipated mixed doubles appearance with ...

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Emma Raducanu is not responsible for 'ruining' Andy Murray's ... (harpersbazaar.com)

Emma Raducanu has faced criticism for pulling out of the mixed doubles match with Andy Murray at Wimbledon 2024 over injury fears - but she's not ...

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Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon ... (New Straits Times Online)

LONDON: Emma Raducanu defended her controversial decision which ended Andy Murray's Wimbledon career by withdrawing from their mixed doubles match on the ...

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