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Xu ready to face 'role model' Raducanu at Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2025

Dates: 30 June-13 July Venue: All England Club

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Almost four years ago, a 13-year-old Mimi Xu was part of a group of aspiring players who sat and watched Emma Raducanu stun the world with her US Open triumph.

On Monday, Xu will make her Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon - and will face British number one Raducanu, who she describes as an "inspiration", in the first round.