Fans leapt to the defence of British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu following 'nasty' and 'ridiculous' comments from England Rugby head coach Eddie Jones.
Jones, 61, warned rising star fly-half Marcus Smith about his increased publicity and used US Open champion Raducanu as an example in an athlete getting distracted by their rising profile.
Raducanu, who has already stressed tennis is her 'priority', gained celebrity status with her maiden Grand Slam win at Flushing Meadows, with brands lining up to offer her sponsorship deals and a host of magazines featuring her on the front cover.
Since winning in New York the 18-year-old has signed deals with Dior and Tiffany & Co jewellers, as well as appearing in Sports Direct's Christmas advert alongside Manchester City's midfielder Jack Grealish.