O/T The great white hope

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Used to be big thing in boxing after many black heavyweight world champions

But now the world of tennis has got a new favourite, currently doing well but being media hyped in the usual manner

Emma Raducanu

Born in Toronto, Canada, to Ian and Renee, who originated from Bucharest, Romania and Shenyang, China respectively.

Yep definitely British

[flourbasher]

Ok but most people don't question the nationality of Ben Stokes which is similar in that they came to England in their early years and learnt their sport here

[MillersTime]

Add in Johanna Konta to the mix. Born in Australia to Hungarian parents. Didn't move here till she was 14. Has citizenship now and I support her as much as I would someone born here.

Raducanu moved here when she was 2. She is British. Her entire living memory is here.

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Add in Johanna Konta to the mix. Born in Australia to Hungarian parents. Didn't move here till she was 14. Has citizenship now and I support her as much as I would someone born here.

Raducanu moved here when she was 2. She is British. Her entire living memory is here.

Smacks of desperation to me

[MillersTime]

Smacks of desperation to me

But not when it comes to Stokes for example?

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

But not when it comes to Stokes for example?

You’re arguing ( debating) with the wrong man on that one

Basically from the same dinghy of desperation.

I don’t mind the playing for national teams, nor their successes, but British they aren’t

The tennis lass is already British number 1, such is the low level of the rest

[CAMiller]

You’re arguing ( debating) with the wrong man on that one

Basically from the same dinghy of desperation.

I don’t mind the playing for national teams, nor their successes, but British they aren’t

The tennis lass is already British number 1, such is the low level of the rest

So what defines British then Grist? If it's not 'chosen' is it purely down to place of birth, parentage, colour of skin, brand of brown sauce preferred...or what?

[MillersTime]

You’re arguing ( debating) with the wrong man on that one

Basically from the same dinghy of desperation.

I don’t mind the playing for national teams, nor their successes, but British they aren’t

The tennis lass is already British number 1, such is the low level of the rest

What is she then? Canadian? Romanian? Chinese? In your opinion what nationality is she? I'm curious.

If you're ranked 100 say (yes she is lower currently, 146ish I think) in the entire world in a particular sport then you're doing pretty darn well. Not so much others are rubbish from here, just that tennis ranks are individual, how many English footballers would be in the top 100 of every single player out there? Not many probably.

[CAMiller]

If you are only interested in pure bred winners Grist you might have to stick to watching Crufts or Royal Ascot because there are not many left in the human race. Good luck to Emma Raducanu who lived in England from the age of 2, was schooled in England (albeit in mostly private education) and has good academic achievements on top of her recently found 'fame' in tennis.

[MillersTime]

And for the record she is a delight of a young woman from what I've seen in her short career. A great hope for the present and future with her on court ability but comes across brilliantly. Shame she is playing so early tomorrow morning, will have to see if I can catch a replay. Good luck Emma!