Caroline Wozniacki defended Emma Raducanu against John Isner’s remarks that Raducanu’s US Open win was overshadowed by another recent tennis upset. Raducanu, as the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam crown, made history at Flushing Meadows by triumphing in a thrilling final against Leylah Fernandez after storming through 10 matches without dropping a set.
Recently, Valentin Vacherot made headlines by becoming the lowest-ranked player to secure a Masters title in Shanghai, defeating top players including Novak Djokovic. Isner controversially claimed that Vacherot’s achievement was more impressive than Raducanu’s Grand Slam victory due to its improbability.
Wozniacki, a former Australian Open champion, disagreed with Isner, stating that winning a Grand Slam title like Raducanu did surpasses other accomplishments. She emphasized the significance of Raducanu’s achievement and the prestige associated with winning a major tournament.
Wozniacki, who temporarily retired in 2022 but returned to professional tennis in 2023, participated in various tournaments post her comeback, including the US Open and Indian Wells Open. Meanwhile, Raducanu has struggled to replicate her US Open success and continues to face comparisons to that historic victory.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Raducanu admitted that the comparisons to her US Open win still linger in her mind, noting the challenges of moving past such a significant achievement. She mentioned trying therapy but decided to stop after a couple of sessions, feeling that her unique experiences as an athlete required self-guided solutions.
While Wozniacki’s future in competitive tennis remains uncertain after giving birth to her third child, Raducanu continues to navigate the aftermath of her breakthrough US Open victory.
