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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Emma Raducanu’s next opponent now represents Austria after ‘copying’ player’s post

Russian-born Anastasia Potapova reacts during her first round match against Netherlands' Suzan Lamens - (REUTERS)

Emma Raducanu’s second-round opponent at the Australian Open switched nationalities last month and was accused of copying another player’s social media post as she made the announcement.

The Russian-born Anastasia Potapova, the world No 55, confirmed in December that she now represents Austria and called the country “a place I love, incredibly welcoming and a place where I feel totally at home”.

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