WTA: Emma Raducanu introduces herself in China
Emma Raducanu has not forgotten her Chinese roots. And set up a presence there in a social network.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Sep 18, 2021, 12:26 pm
The fact that for US Open winner Emma Raducanu in her home country Great Britain no stone will be left unturned can be assumed from the British enthusiasm for sports. The Royal Post's congratulatory stamp was just the beginning. Raducanu, like Naomi Osaka, has what it takes to become the next global superstar that fans of several nations will become thanks to her family history. For example those from China.
Because Raducanu's mother Renee has a Chinese background - and gave Emma a lot of the tradition and culture of China. "The Chinese have a lot of self-confidence," said the 18-year-old during the US Open. “That doesn't necessarily mean that they tell everyone how good they are. But that you just believe in yourself. I really respect that about this culture. "
Raducanu wants to play in China
To make himself better known in China, Radcucanu has now posted a video on Weibo, the leading Chinese short message service. And there reportedly addressed her fans in the best Mandarin. The result? More than a million views within the first seven hours. A central message from the winner of New York: She would like to play in a WTA tournament in China soon.
However, that will no longer happen this autumn: All events in Asia were canceled due to the corona pandemic, most recently the WTA finals moved from Shenzhen to Guadalajara in Mexico. It's a shame for Emma Raducanu, but she knows that youth is on her side. She'll get back into training after a few days off to keep improving. The fruits of this work should then be seen in China in autumn 2022.