Emma Raducanu branded 'arrogant' and 'disrespectful' for another Andy Murray snub at US Open

Emma Raducanu branded ‘arrogant’ and ‘disrespectful’ for another Andy Murray snub at US Open

Posted by Admin August 24, 2024 Tennis

Emma Raducanu has taken some heat online for brushing off Andy Murray’s retirement from tennis as ‘old news’.

The 21-year-old is back at the US Open this week for the first time since 2022 with hopes of making a deep run in the final major of the year.

It’s the first Grand Slam since Murray retired from the sport after his emotional farewell at Wimbledon and the Olympics.

Murray and Raducanu were set to play together at Wimbledon before the young Brit pulled out of their scheduled match, denying the 37-year-old at least one more match at his home slam.

The three-time Grand Slam champion was a huge presence on the tennis circuit and one of the most respected players around.

“There’s always another tournament. Of course Andy’s achieved amazing things and I watched him win this tournament but it’s fast-paced like life is.

“It’s old news the next day.”

Raducanu’s comments caused a stir online with fans unhappy with the way she seemingly brushed over Murray’s retirement.

One angry comment read: “Absolutely disgusting. Showed her true colours right on camera this time!!! Ughh what a horror.”

Another posted: “The arrogance is just astonishing.”

A third said: “This is just one of those things that, while true, just didn’t need to be said. Especially by someone who, many would argue, is overrated based on nostalgia herself.”

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One other person wrote: “This is just flat out wrong. Sport is all about history. It feels completely different for a time when legends retire.”

Another fumed: “Show some respect!”

However, there were some message of support for Raducanu’s blunt response.

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One message read: “No lies detected. Tennis is brutal in that way. The whole machinery moves on, no matter which legend retires.”

Another said: “She’s not wrong.”

A third posted: “I might be in the minority here but I am loving her honesty. I mean, let’s not pretend Andy Murray’s presence was being felt on the tour these past several years.”