Emma Raducanu unhappy with Wimbledon as schedule blunder clashes with England Euro 2024 quarter-final

Emma Raducanu wants to watch England's quarter-final clash

Emma Raducanu wants to watch England's quarter-final clash

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Stuart Ballard

By Stuart Ballard


Published: 06/07/2024

- 11:24

Updated: 06/07/2024

- 11:36

Emma Raducanu is back in action this evening in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon alongside Andy Murray.

Emma Raducanu has been left frustrated with Wimbledon chiefs over the scheduling of her mixed doubles match alongside Andy Murray as it will likely clash with England's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.

Murray was given an emotional tribute on Centre Court on Thursday evening after losing in the men's doubles alongside his older brother.


His last-ever match at Wimbledon will now come alongside Raducanu and his farewell may now come this evening.

There was an expectation that Raducanu and Murray would kick things off on one of the two main show courts due to the potential clash with the Euros.

Emma Raducanu wants to watch England's quarter-final clash

Emma Raducanu wants to watch England's quarter-final clash

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But they've been scheduled as the fourth game on Court One with one men's singles match and two women's singles matches before them.

Action on Court One gets underway at 1pm and there's a possibility that both Raducanu and Murray won't be on court until after England's quarter-final.

Gareth Southgate's side will face Switzerland for a place in the last four at the Euros today kick-off at 5pm.

However, the match could run well into the evening if extra time and penalties are needed.

Raducanu was asked about being put last on Court One in his press conference on Friday.

"The scheduling of that was not ideal," she said.

"I mean, it's just an amazing opportunity to be able to play with him.

"It's something that I'm going to cherish."

Emma Raducanu is through to the fourth round at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu is through to the fourth round at Wimbledon

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The 2021 US Open champion was speaking after her impressive victory over No 9 seed Maria Sakkari to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.

It's the first time she's made it this far in a Grand Slam tournament since she went all the way in New York three years ago.

Up next is surprise package Lulu Sun, who came through qualifying to make the main draw at Wimbledon.

And Raducanu now won't have to contend with facing a seeded player until potentially the semi-final.

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Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu are scheduled to play last on Court One

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu are scheduled to play last on Court One

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However, the 21-year-old isn't allowing herself to dream about going on to win a second Grand Slam title.

"Honestly, that's so far ahead," she said.

"I haven't looked that far ahead. I only focus on who I'm playing next.

"I think that's the best way to be. I think staying present in the moment is what got me this far. I'm not going to start changing anything."

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