July 7th 2024.
On Saturday, Emma Raducanu made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Wimbledon mixed doubles match with Andy Murray. This news caused quite a stir, with Judy Murray clarifying her earlier comments about the situation. She had previously described Raducanu's withdrawal as "astonishing," but now she wanted to make it clear that her words were meant as sarcasm.
Murray and Raducanu had been scheduled to play together on Court One, but Raducanu cited stiffness in her right wrist as the reason for her withdrawal. This meant that Murray would not have another chance to play at Wimbledon, and his mother Judy seemed to criticize Raducanu's decision on social media. Sports presenter Marcus Buckland had also expressed surprise at the news, writing on X, "Astonishing news that Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her mixed doubles match with Andy Murray. She's citing soreness in her right wrist. It means Murray has played his last match at Wimbledon. Oh dear!"
In response to Buckland's post, Judy Murray simply replied, "Yes, astonishing." However, after her response went viral, she felt the need to clarify her words. She explained that her comment was meant to be sarcastic and that she didn't think anyone would understand it in today's world. She also pointed out that the scheduling may have played a major part in Raducanu's decision to withdraw.
Raducanu, who won the US Open in 2021, is set to play her fourth-round singles match at Wimbledon on Sunday against Lulu Sun. Her decision to withdraw from mixed doubles was a tough one, especially since she was looking forward to playing with Murray. In a statement, she said, "Unfortunately, I woke up with some stiffness in my right wrist this morning, so I have decided to withdraw from the mixed doubles match tonight. I'm disappointed as I was really looking forward to playing with Andy, but I have to take care of my body."
It's worth noting that Raducanu has had to deal with injuries in the past. Last year, she underwent surgery on both wrists and her ankle, which kept her out of the game for eight months. So, it's understandable that she would prioritize her health and well-being in this situation. While Murray may not have another chance to play at Wimbledon, it's important to support Raducanu's decision to take care of herself. We wish her all the best in her upcoming singles match and hope for a speedy recovery for her wrist.
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