Emma Raducanu has become one of the biggest names in British sport over the past 12 months, but her rise to the top has come at a cost with the 21-year-old making a number of sacrifices along the way
Emma Raducanu has a close relationship with her mother, despite previously revealing that she faced intense pressure to succeed in her younger years. The 21-year-old tennis star made significant sacrifices during her childhood to become the elite athlete she is today.
"My mum is a big pillar of mine in all senses, professional and personal," Raducanu told Women's Health magazine. "She knows me inside out. It's kind of freaky, so I go to her a lot. She's my best friend."READ MORE: Luke Humphries clinches darts title despite not wanting to play after fiancée message
The young British star, who famously clinched the US Open, spoke candidly to The Times about the demanding approach her parents adopted. "They are so pushy," she revealed, reports the Express. She went on to explain the impact of her family’s strictness: "I've seen some great people who I was playing with in the juniors who had way more lenient parents who were like: 'It's OK if you lost'. And those players don't play tennis anymore, so I don't blame my parents for it."
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