Emma Raducanu makes Tim Henman accusation ahead of Wimbledon - 'Higher expectations'
Emma Raducanu will be hoping to win Wimbledon for the first time this summer
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Emma Raducanu has accused Tim Henman of having 'higher expectations' as she prepares to play at Wimbledon next week.
The Briton will be hoping to win a second Grand Slam of her career having previously powered her way to US Open glory back in 2021.
Raducanu isn't setting the bar too high, however, with the 23-year-old only just regaining full fitness.
She has played at Nottingham and Eastbourne in recent weeks, giving fans a glimpse of her quality in the process.
Emma Raducanu will be hoping to win Wimbledon for the first time this summer
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Speaking recently, Henman suggested Raducanu could make the second week of Wimbledon - despite her injury issues in recent years.
"I definitely think they (Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter) both could be in the second week," he told the Metro.
"It’s going to be interesting to see."
But the one-time major winner has now accused the former world No 4 of having 'higher expectations' than herself.
Keeping her answer short, Raducanu said: "If I get through my first round, I’d be over the moon.
"Tim has higher expectations, I guess."
Raducanu, who is currently ranked 168 in the world, has started to play tennis with a smile on her face once more.
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And the Briton says she's happy with her recent performances, adding: "I would say that recently I haven’t been injured.
"I feel very confident in my body.
"I was able to play three matches at a high level last week and come out physically unscathed. I think I’m in a really good place.
"Last year I did a good chunk of work at the end of the year to get back and healthy.
"I’ve continued that work on throughout this year. I feel good in my body. There’s no doubts."
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Emma Raducanu has accused Tim Henman of having 'higher expectations' as she prepares to play at Wimbledon next week
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When asked if Wimbledon 2024 was the best preparation she's ever had for a Grand Slam, Raducanu stated: "Yeah, I would say this preparation has worked out really well.
"I got a great balance between matches, but also staying fresh and not playing too much.
"I think the Eastbourne week, it was really helpful in getting some top-level matches, and also to get a really good win in the second round.
"Yeah, my best win to date. I think I should take a lot of confidence from that.
"Also it helps not arriving too early, I would say, to the site because sometimes when you arrive too early, you have time to think.
Emma Raducanu feels she's in a good place ahead of Wimbledon
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"I’ve done it before where I’ve not played before the Grand Slam.
"I’d make the second round, play my match Thursday, but I’ve been there since Monday before.
"I feel like in week two, but I’m in round two."
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