Xu sat A-Degree biology exams in-between her matches on the British grass-court tournaments, however she is now in a position to absolutely deal with tennis.
The US Open junior semi-finalist believes she won’t be daunted by enjoying 22-year-old Raducanu on one of many largest levels within the sport – probably on Centre Court docket or Court docket One.
Xu was shifting between rented lodging when the draw was made at Wimbledon on Friday, and was left in suspense about who her opponent can be.
Xu and mum Wendy began receiving messages earlier than they’d seen the information.
“It was humorous as a result of we had been shifting at like 10:05am and I received a message from my coach saying what an thrilling draw,” Xu mentioned.
“After which my mum’s getting messages saying ‘that is so good and so thrilling’, however they weren’t saying the identify.
“So I am like, ‘oh my gosh, what’s the draw? Who am I enjoying?’ so I went onto the Wimbledon web site and it wasn’t there. Ultimately somebody instructed me.
“I really feel like I am actually prepared and excited for it. It’ll be a very good check for me – a superb alternative to exit, play and have enjoyable.”
Xu is one in every of three British gamers aged 17 and underneath within the girls’s draw – the primary time this has occurred in Wimbledon historical past.
Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic – each aged 16 – have additionally been handed robust attracts in opposition to seeded gamers.
The trio have recognized one another since they had been little and have developed collectively via the ranks.
“To play Wimbledon for the primary time collectively is cool,” US Open junior champion Stojsavljevic added.
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