Emma Raducanu branded 'delusional' and 'entitled' as tennis star sparks backlash at Billie Jean King Cup
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Emma Raducanu has been criticised by tennis fans after boasting that 'nobody wants to face me' while playing for Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup.
The 22-year-old recently returned to action, having been sidelined with a foot problem ever since October.
Raducanu has impressed at the BJK Cup so far, with the Briton securing two victories in the competition.
Speaking after her win over Rebecca Marino on Sunday, the tennis star said she owed herself a 'pat on the back' and that she feels she's a 'really dangerous player'.
Emma Raducanu has been criticised by tennis fans after boasting that 'nobody wants to face me' while playing for Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup
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"My assessment is, I think sometimes I need reminding. I'm top 60 in the world and I have played less than 15 events, which is pretty unheard of, in a way," she said.
"I have to pat myself on the back for that."
Raducanu then added: "I know I'm a dangerous player. I know no one wants to pull my name in the draw.
"I take pride in that, and I'm looking forward to hopefully staying on court longer next year."
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Raducanu is yet to secure a singles title since winning the US Open back in 2021.
And tennis fans are unhappy with her comments given how she's struggled to build on that remarkable Grand Slam triumph.
One user wrote: "She is the most delusional player I’ve ever seen. She doesn’t back up her words. I hope she keeps quiet and proves it on the court instead of just talking."
A second said: "Well, modesty is not one of her talents for sure."
Another wrote: "0 titles since she won the US Open, worse ranked players has beat more top 10 players than her."
A fourth said: "Did she forget all the wildcards she got to help her getting back into top 100? I guess she feels entitled."
A fifth opined: "Dear lord, she is so full of herself."
And a sixth hit out by saying: "Wow her arrogance knows no bounds."
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Emma Raducanu has won both of her matches at the Billie Jean King Cup so far
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Meanwhile, Raducanu recently hired Mario Sharapova's former coach Yutaka Nakamura as her fitness trainer.
The Briton is hoping to finally stay fit in 2025, having struggled ever since her win at Flushing Meadows three years ago.
And Laura Robson, speaking to Sky Sports, believes that decision can pay off for Raducanu as she looks to climb up the world rankings.
"I know him pretty well from when he was working with Sharapova and when I used to train in Florida," she said.
Emma Raducanu will be hoping to inspire Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup glory this week
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"He was primarily based at the IMG Academy there, so he's worked with people like golfer Nelly Korda, and just has a really long history of being world class.
"He's such a nice guy to get along with as well, which is important for when you're on the road so many weeks of the year."
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