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Emma Raducanu lifts lid on Harry Kane friendship ahead of Australian Open bid

As far as confidantes go, being able to call the England captain a close contact only a few years into one's professional career isn't bad going.

But that's the reality for Emma Raducanu after befriending Tottenham talisman and "great role model" Harry Kane, about whom she only has positive things to say. And the British star could use all the inspiration she can get as another Grand Slam season gets underway at the Australian Open on Monday.

“Harry’s obviously such a great role model and very professional and I think to be able to speak to him is really cool," said the 2021 U.S Open champion of her relationship with Kane. “We haven’t spoken so much but he’s obviously an outstanding player and it’s just pretty cool isn’t it.

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