Emma Raducanu’s next opponent hits back at savage trolls over ‘giant boobs’ ahead of Australia Open clash

Emma Raducanu is set to face close friend Amanda Anisimova in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

The match comes after Anisimova successfully advanced through her opening round against Maria Lourdes Carle.

The two players have developed a strong friendship off the court in recent years, with Raducanu noting they typically avoid tennis talk during their social interactions.

“Usually when we’re hanging out, we’re not talking about tennis. I think it’s good to keep it that way,” Raducanu said.

“I think we’re going to be playing each other many more times in the future.”

Anisimova previously made headlines for her powerful response to social media trolls commenting on her physique.

After posting a mirror selfie on Instagram, she received critical messages about her body, with one troll describing her as having “the most unathletic body ever, narrow shoulders and giant boobs.”

The 23-year-old responded with a simple “thank you” and a kissing emoji.

She later posted a photo of herself blowing a kiss with the caption: “But enjoy your life, I’ll go enjoy mine.”

“The number of people who comment on my body every day on social media… will never understand what the hyper fixation is about,” she added.

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Anisimova has already proven herself on tennis’s biggest stages, reaching the French Open semi-finals in 2019 at just 17 years old.

Her success at the Australian Open has also been notable, with a memorable victory over Naomi Osaka en route to the fourth round in 2022.

The American player has demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest level from an early age.

She will be looking to add another significant victory to her record when she faces Raducanu in their second-round clash.

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Raducanu acknowledged the significance of their upcoming match, noting Anisimova’s recent challenges.

“I think she’s a tough opponent. She took some time out, obviously, off the tour for mental health reasons and just to find herself again,” Raducanu said.

Reflecting on her journey, Anisimova shared: “I think that performing well at a young age definitely comes with its perks and also some challenges.”

“There are a lot of lessons that I had to learn. You grow up very quickly, but at the same time I feel like that really prepares you for your career. We both have so much ahead of us.”