Raducanu’s unexpected feat drew a lot of interest from around the world, with tennis experts and former players dissecting her run to the title and offering her advice for the future.
Murray, however, chose to avoid “wading in” with his opinion on Raducanu’s game or provide any unnecessary advice, since he believes it wouldn’t be “helpful.”
Murray described the 18-year-old’s US Open run as “incredible” before stating that he would only be a phone call away if the Brit ever found herself in need of advice.
Murray admitted that he never liked it when former British players gave their advice on every win and loss posted by players from the country. He revealed that he found it “irritating” and thus would never want to be that person.
“Make sure that it’s not another huge wait again”- Andy Murray hopes British tennis can build on Emma Raducanu’s success
By clinching her maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open, Emma Raducanu ended Britain’s 46-year wait for a women’s singles champion. Virginia Wade was the last British female to lift the trophy in New York back in 1975. Eight years ago, it was Andy Murray who ended Britain’s 76-year wait for a Grand Slam singles champion when he won the US Open.
Murray, for his part, believes the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) must capitalize on Raducanu’s success and act quickly to ensure there won’t be another long wait for the next champion.
The 34-year-old went on to highlight how there is a common perception of tennis being an expensive sport. Murray reckons that the sport hasn’t been accessible enough to aspiring young players.
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