By Roseline Oyelakin
“During her press conference, Raducanu revealed that she drew inspiration from England’s thrilling comeback against Slovakia, leveraging their resilience as motivation for her own performance. Despite the odds, Raducanu had a strong intuition that England would persevere and advance in the tournament.
She recounted the electrifying moment when Jude Bellingham scored a stunning equalizer in stoppage time, followed by Harry Kane’s decisive goal. Raducanu remarked, “I was convinced they would turn it around, even when the odds seemed against them. I visualized the scenario, and it fueled my determination.
“Raducanu emphasized the importance of perseverance, noting that it’s not always necessary to play perfectly. She stressed that advancing through the early rounds provides opportunities to improve and align circumstances favorably. By staying in the tournament, she believes she can continue to give herself chances to succeed.”