- British player faces Ana Bogdan in second round in Cluj-Napoca
- ‘It was an inspiration and an inspiration for many girls out there’
Even in a single-minded individual sport such as tennis, one person’s success can have an impact on more than just their own career. As Emma Raducanu prepares for her second round at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, her opponent, Ana Bogdan, says that her US Open victory from qualifying has been an inspirational example to the lower‑ranked players on the WTA tour, demonstrating the possibilities within the sport with hard work.
“Of course,” Bogdan said. “Even to me! Yes, even to me. I say, everything is possible. Everything is achievable if you work hard, if you believe and keep being positive. If you do the right things then you can do it. It’s very, very important to have the right attitude. That is what I admired when I saw her.”