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Raducanu also spoke about how she felt the crowd at the Australian Open was “rowdy” but in a positive way. (AP Photo)
Emma Raducanu has urged Wimbledon to take a cue from the Australian Open, with respect to improving the overall experience of watching matches, adding that they could make it a more enjoyable experience for all if they used the extra space.
The British no. 1 also suggested her home Grand Slam to consider easing the rules on players getting quality practice before matches, based on the rankings.
“I think that the extra space would be really, really beneficial for the tournament. I think they could do much more, and it would be really fun. You definitely sense a hierarchy on practice times, that’s the big one. Practice courts, that’s another one. You have to work your way up there to get the good slots and good courts”.
“I think the practice courts and the practice situation makes a big difference. Here, there are a lot of practice courts at the national tennis centre, but you always are crossing your fingers hoping you get to practice on one of the courts on this side, so you have to walk a bit less.”
“I think that back home at Wimbledon right now, because I was seeded, it helped, and I got good slots. It is quite dependent on your ranking. It’s not as favourable as people might think it is, but you have to fight for your good court times, and you deserve it and earn it, which I don’t think is a bad thing,” the British No.1 said.
The 23-year-old also spoke about how she felt the crowd at the Australian Open was “rowdy” but in a positive way, admitting that it would be difficult to play a hometown player at Melbourne Park.
“I think the crowd is definitely quite vocal and rowdy in a good way, which I love. They get into it. It is very difficult playing an Aussie. I played one in Hobart and it was a much smaller tournament, so here it must be difficult,” she added.
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