TENNIS ace Emma Raducanu bounced back from losing a prestigious final on Sunday by serving up a love match.
The 23-year-old was spotted shortly after her defeat getting cosy with PR expert John Friend, 32.
Tennis ace Emma Raducanu was spotted shortly after her final defeat getting cosy with PR expert John Friend, 32 Credit: TillenDove
The pair enjoy a romantic clinch on a bench in London’s Battersea Park Credit: TillenDove
The couple were seen in Battersea Park, South West London, holding hands and staring into each others’ eyes before a romantic clinch sitting on a bench.
One observer said: “ and her man looked like they didn’t have a care in the world as they meandered through the crowds.
“They looked besotted with one another.
“You wouldn’t have thought that, hours earlier, she’d suffered a defeat on the court.
A beaming Emma – despite her final loss Credit: TillenDove
Emma was beaten by 29-year-old Donna Vekic, of Croatia, at Queen’s in West Kensington — but it marked a return to form Credit: Instagram
“Any disappointment looked like it had evaporated as they cuddled.
“They certainly didn’t seem to be self-conscious of being together and affectionate — and there were plenty of other people around.”
, at Queen’s in West Kensington — but it marked a return to form.
On boyfriends, Emma has previously said: “My parents were very much against as it interfered with training.”
The star on the court at Queen’s tennis club Credit: PA
Emma in action Credit: PA
from 2023 to 2024.
Her representatives have been approached for comment.
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