Emma Raducanu Spotted on Crutches (but Boyfriend Vibes Are Stronger)

Well, look who’s making headlines again. A certain tennis star, the one and only Emma Raducanu, was recently spotted teetering around on crutches after pulling out of Wimbledon due to a stress fracture. Iconic, right? Enter John Friend, who’s apparently taken on the heroic role of supportive boyfriend, whisking her away for a totally chill dinner in Chelsea. Bravo, John.

Emma, 23, was looking like a safari chic queen in a cute print shirt and white linen trousers, attempting to have a decent time despite the leg drama. White trainers? Check for comfort. Meanwhile, sources say she’s been linked with this guy since they were caught getting all smitten in Battersea Park last month. Sounds like she’s officially moved on from her billion-dollar ex—what a glow up!

Insiders are claiming she hasn’t been this happy in ages. Sweet, right? John is nine years her senior and works in PR, which sounds fancy but who really knows what that entails. Honestly, I’m more interested in the crutches, which are clearly the real stars of this show. Emma’s love life seems to be thriving while she sits on the sidelines, and that’s something, I guess.

—Kit