Pranav Nair
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford sends a supportive message to Emma Raducanu
According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has sent a classy message in support of English tennis star Emma Raducanu.
The 18-year-old impressed in her first-ever grand slam appearance at Wimbledon. The young Britisher made it all the way to the fourth round before being forced to withdraw due to medical reasons. It is a rather heartbreaking way for her to end her campaign that appeared to have a fairytale tinge to it.
The teenage sensation was advised not to continue after seeking medical attention on the court for heavy breathing and dizziness. It is something that Rashford can relate to and empathises with.
Rashford, who experienced a similar breakthrough at a young age, has opened up on going through the same experience while at the Under-16 level for England.
The United ace admits that there has been no explanation as to what happened to him. Thankfully, it has not happened since and hopefully, it will be the same with Raducanu. He goes on to add that the youngster has made the country proud and he is glad she is feeling better.
Rashford has struggled with injuries of late and has put his body on the line for United in recent months. There is every chance that he will need surgery once the Euros are done this summer. Still just 23, he has already made over 300 appearances for club and country.
It is imperative that young players are given enough rest to recover, irrespective of what sport they play. Rashford runs the risk of being burnt out if he is not handled properly in the games to come.
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Raducanu showed that she has what it takes to compete with the big girls and could be set for a breakthrough year in Tennis. She has her best years ahead and it remains to be seen if the show at Wimbledon was just the start.
