Emma Radukanu asks Maria Sharapova for advice on tackling the spotlight
According to former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, Emma Raducanu should seek advice from Maria Sharapova on how to handle fame and expectations.
After losing in the second round in her second appearance at the All England Club, Radukanu would begin the build-up to the US Open title defense that propelled her to stardom.
Sharapova experienced something similar after winning Wimbledon at the age of 17, but very effectively balanced demands on and off the court during her career, winning four more Grand Slam titles before retiring two years ago.
Radukanu defied the pressure after losing to Caroline Garcia last week, but after achieving A-list celebrity status and signing high-level sponsorship deals, the attention around her is only set to grow.