“Astonishing”- Emma Raducanu seemingly takes swipe at Andy Murray’s mother Judy over past controversy in exchange with Frances Tiafoe

“Astonishing”- Emma Raducanu seemingly takes swipe at Andy Murray’s mother Judy over past controversy in exchange with Frances Tiafoe
Emma Raducanu seemingly took a subtle jab at Judy Murray, the mother of tennis legend Andy Murray, during a lighthearted exchange with Frances Tiafoe at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. The exchange appeared to reference a previous controversy surrounding Raducanu’s decision to withdraw from mixed doubles at Wimbledon 2024, where she was set to partner with Andy Murray.

Judy Murray had earlier reacted to Raducanu’s withdrawal with a pointed remark, calling the decision “astonishing,” which stirred criticism and divided opinions. Some believed Raducanu was right to prioritize her singles campaign, while others viewed the withdrawal as a disappointing conclusion to Andy Murray’s Wimbledon run.

In response to Tiafoe’s playful comment on Instagram asking Raducanu if she was available for mixed doubles, she responded with a simple, “Astonishing,” seemingly mocking the earlier controversy. Judy Murray later clarified that her original remark was intended sarcastically, explaining that the intense match scheduling likely influenced Raducanu’s decision. Despite the clarification, the incident left a lasting mark on the tennis community, as Raducanu continues to compete in the WTA circuit, while Murray focuses on doubles, including his participation in the Paris Olympics.