Emma Raducanu branded 'serial choker' by trolls on social media after failing to get through to Wimbledon's second week and says she STANDS by her decision to deny Andy Murray his farewell game By Olivia Christie Published: 20:27 BST, 7 July 2024 | Updated: 23:00 BST, 7 July 2024 e-mail 6 shares 241 View comments Emma Raducanu has been attacked by social media trolls who branded her a 'serial choker' after she lost her fourth round Wimbledon match. The 21-year-old was stunned by qualifier Lulu Sun from New Zealand 6-2 5-7 6-2 in an epic three-set battle on Centre Court. The Brit clinched the second set 7-5 and had to take an early medical timeout in the the decider after she suffered an awkward fall.
But trolls on social media were far from impressed by her performance with some describing her as a 'one hit wonder'. She was also criticised for her decision to pull out of her match with Andy Murray to 'prioritise singles'. Raducanu, however, has doubled down on her withdrawal from the mixed doubles saying she had to put herself first.
She told reporters in her post-match press conference: 'I don't think I would have done it any other way. I think in this sport especially, as an individual, you have to make your own calls and prioritise yourself. 'Especially with my history, I just had to put myself first.
' Emma Raducanu has been attacked by social media trolls who branded her a 'serial choker' after she lost her fourth round Wimbledon match The 21-year-old was stunned by quali.
