Sports Figures Defend Raducanu Over Wimbledon Exit

Sports Figures Defend Raducanu Over Wimbledon Exit
Britain's Emma Raducanu receives medical attention during her fourth round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic during Tennis - Wimbledon at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, Britain, on July 5, 2021. Toby Melville/Reuters
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LONDONBritish sports personalities from Andy Murray to Marcus Rashford rallied to the defense of teenage tennis sensation Emma Raducanu on Tuesday after suggestions she quit her debut Wimbledon because she could not handle the pressure.

The previously little-known 18-year-old, ranked 338 in the world, was the last of 14 British players standing in Wimbledon after three superb wins that had fans on their feet.