June 12th 2024.
Emma Raducanu made the surprising decision to skip the French Open in order to fully focus on the upcoming grass swing. The 18-year-old British tennis sensation has been in the spotlight since her incredible US Open win in 2021 and is now preparing for Wimbledon, which is set to begin on July 1.
Recently, Raducanu expressed her frustration with the umpiring calls during her first-round match against Ena Shibahara at the Nottingham Open. She felt that the decisions made by umpire Ana Carvalho were biased against her and that she would have used more challenges if given the chance. Despite this, she was able to secure a 6-1 6-4 victory over Shibahara.
On the other hand, fellow British tennis star Andy Murray faced a disappointing loss to Marcos Giron in Stuttgart on Tuesday. He has hinted that this may be his final season in the sport and has cast doubt over his participation in the Olympics. Murray, who has won two gold medals at the Olympics, has expressed that his current focus is on Wimbledon and that he will have to wait and see if he is selected for the doubles event at the Olympics.
Raducanu's decision to skip the French Open was a shock to many, especially after her disappointing defeat in Madrid and complaints about exhaustion. She has been working on improving her long-term fitness after facing injuries and undergoing surgery. However, her first match in seven weeks against Shibahara showed that she is back in top form.
In her second-round match against Daria Snigur, Raducanu will have to deal with the lack of challenges, which she believes puts her at a disadvantage. She also expressed her frustration with the increasing use of Hawk-Eye technology in tournaments, as it adds to the drama for spectators but can be frustrating for players.
As for Murray, he has openly discussed his retirement and has now hinted that he may not play in the Olympics if he is only selected for the singles event. He has been dealing with back issues and is unsure if he would be able to compete in singles alone. The Olympic tennis tournament is set to take place from July 27 to August 4 at Roland-Garros.
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