'Awful decision': Teen sensation in 'pathetic' Wimbledon draw farce
The British public can't get enough of teen sensation Emma Raducanu as she has won the hearts of locals at Wimbledon in her first ever Grand Slam, which has created uproar for the tournament's schedule.
Raducanu has won over the public with her remarkable play and infections smile after the 18-year-old became the youngest British woman in the Open era to reach the Fourth Round at the All England Club.
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The World No.338 was granted a wildcard into the tournament and her latest triumph against veteran Sorana Cirstea in the Third Round set up a showdown with Aussie Ajla Tomljanovic.
The British public have swooned over the youngster's talent and charisma and want to see more of the teen that looks set for a remarkable future.
However, the British public's demand for the local talent has seen Wimbledon face huge backlash over their scheduling on Manic Monday.
On Monday, Centre Court is set to feature World No.1 Novak Djokovic vs Cristian Garin, Cori Gauff vs Angelique Kerber and Roger Federer vs Lorenzo Sonego.
But the British public have demanded answers to why their local talent isn't granted Centre Court at her home Grand Slam.
Raducanu has more than earned her day on centre court. If it was any other Brit then they’d be on centre, so why not her? Really begs the question who on earth makes these awful decisions?!
— Edward Laslett (@EdLaslett) July 3, 2021
No but I really feel bad for Emma Raducanu... Like couldn't they give her the Centre Court at least once ? Today would've been the day tbh... Every British player played on that court except her like ???? #Wimbledon
— was careyspearss ミ☆ (@MDNASPEARSS) July 3, 2021
Imagine having the last British person remaining and not giving her center court Raducanu deserved it wtf
— Laura (@lolasdandelions) July 4, 2021
Raducanu the last Brit also not on centre court, this is ridiculous 😂 https://t.co/wrvveL5M2H
— J (@Mojojojhom) July 3, 2021
Raducanu earned her centre court place. Shocking decision. Last remaining home player. So disappointed in Wimbledon. @TimHenmanNet hang your head in shame if you were involved in this? If not then have a serious word with the powers that be!
— TMcC (@lovestennis100) July 3, 2021
@Wimbledon doesn’t Raducanu deserve a slot on Centre court, being the only Brit left in the singles and all! https://t.co/SK4ibqNQAQ
— Sian Warren (@WarrenSian) July 3, 2021
Raducanu should be on Centre Court ! Outrageous decision
— lucy 💙 (@spiceblackford) July 3, 2021
#Wimbledon order of play is out for Monday and Emma Raducanu isn’t on Centre Court.
Only British player left in the singles. Disgraceful decision.— David Smith (@DVDSmith) July 3, 2021
Can u please explain why u have shun our new English superstar in @EmmaRaducanu put her on court 1 and ur favourite coco on centre court there is no reason what so ever she pleaded to be on centre and u stick her on court 1 pathetic clearly not got it with her
— Storm Keith (@stormchasing100) July 4, 2021
It does appear a hard decision for officials with legends Federer and Djokovic having earned their right to draw massive crowds.
Fellow teen superstar Gauff, who made her name at Wimbledon two years ago, is also a featured match against star Kerber and will draw a huge crowd.
Regardless, Raducanu will have a raucous crowd supporting here every shot as she faces the Australian.
Despite Raducanu missing out on Centre Court, others also pointed out World No.1 Aussie Ash Barty was unfortunate not to be scheduled in the showcase stadium considering she was taking on French Open winner Barbora Krejcikova.
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Big-hitting will be a feature of the lower half of the women's last 16 on Monday.
Belarus second seed Aryna Sabalenka faces 18th seeded Elena Rybakina.
with AAP
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