WTA: Royal exhibition match for Emma Raducanu
US Open winner Emma Raducanu was allowed to play a double game against Duchess Kate Middleton in London.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Sep 25, 2021, 07:40 am
A very special exhibition match was played this Friday at the National Tennis Center in Roehampton, London. US Open winner Emma Raducanu competed in doubles against the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Also there were the British doubles specialist Joe Salisbury, as well as the two wheelchair tennis players Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid.
The tennis skills of Prince William's wife are well known, as she also profoundly covers her work as patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and is therefore a frequently seen guest at the Grand Slam tournament in Wimbledon. The great fitness and a solid basic technique came in handy for the mother of three against the 18-year-old super talent.
Strong forehand from Duchess Kate
Salisbury, also US Open Champion in doubles and mixed, praised in an interview with the reporters present: “It was really fun. I was very impressed with Kate's level. You can see that she loves the sport and has played it many times. Your forehand was really good. "An opinion that Raducanu also agreed with:" Your forehand is incredible. "
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The aim of the friendly duel was to get more children to play tennis, regardless of age, gender, ability, disability or family background.