Daniel Ricciardo sees his own “immature” self in Emma Raducanu

British teen Emma Raducanu made history at the US Open last week. At the age of just 18, she won her first Grand Slam title amid some of the toughest competitors in women’s tennis today.

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Raducanu’s success earned her praise from all corners of the world. Among those who stayed up late to see their victory was McLaren F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, who had kind words for the Briton.

Daniel Ricciardo praises Emma Raducanu after winning the US Open

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While Raducanu’s win at the US Open impressed many, the way in which it achieved it impressed even more. Despite reaching the peloton as a qualifier, she never lost a set in any of her matches in New York.

09/11/2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Emma Raducanu from Great Britain celebrates after her match against Leylah Fernandez from Canada (not pictured) in the women’s singles final on the 13th. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

It’s no secret that Raducanu is an F1 fan. Before the US Open, she took part in the British Grand Prix and drove a few hot laps with Pirelli in a McLaren 720S. In addition, she mentioned Ricciardo as her favorite driver in the sport.

While congratulating the Briton on her success, Ricciardo admitted how much he noticed her maturity. “I love almost all sports and it is impressive to see how the youth perform at such a high level and the pressure that emotions can absorb,” said the 32-year-old.

“I can understand that because when I was 18 years old I was still a baby, I was still pretty immature. So, to put yourself in their shoes and stand on this stage and not be impressed by it, I think so many people are just impressed by it. She also did it very gracefully and with a smile, and that really warms people. “

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Ricciardo admits to having a familiar feeling in Monza

Although Ricciardo took a stunning win at Monza, it was his first since the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix. Despite this loophole, the Honey Badger admitted that being in the lead made him feel comfortable.

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He said, “It has been a while, but a lot of it was a familiar feeling. That was the best part of the fact that it didn’t feel forgotten. I felt calm throughout and was just excited to be leading a race again and being in that position. “

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Ricciardo McLaren’s nine-year race victory drought in Monza ended with impressive ability. And with seven races to go, he hopes this is the sign of better things in his debut season with the British team.

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