Emma Raducanu wants to ‘inspire’ kids

EMMA Raducanu can still barely believe her success.

The 19-year-old star shocked the sporting world with her againstthe-odds triumph at the US Open in 2021, and even now, Emma can hardly believe that she’s become a role model for young boys and girls around the world.

“I feel like if girls, or even boys, can see me out there having fun, smiling and doing things they can really relate to. I want to inspire kids to keep playing. I still find it hard to believe I’m that person.”

Emma received a congratulatory message from Queen Elizabeth after her success in the Big Apple.

And opening the letter remains a surreal moment for the teenage star.

Asked to recall the biggest pinch-me moment of her career so far, Emma told the July/August issue of ELLE UK magazine: “Definitely when I stepped off the court at the US Open, and when I received a letter from the queen.”

Emma believes having a positive, can-do attitude has been the key to her dramatic rise over the past 12 months.

“Whatever you’re doing, try to really enjoy it, and have fun. When I’m genuinely smiling and happy, that’s when my best results have come.” |