Emma Raducanu is bizarrely accused of cheating by Amanda Anisimova fans after controversial moment in Australian Open clash
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Emma Raducanu has been accused of cheating by rival fans after a controversial moment during her win over Amanda Anisimova on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old battled through injury to earn a 6-3, 7-5 victory and book her place in the third round of the Australian Open for the very first time.
![[Raducanu was forced to take a medical timeout during the first set in the Australian Open tie]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/10/94158729-14291319-image-a-27_1737021913242.jpg)
During the match, Raducanu required treatment on what looked like a lower back issue and had to take a brief pause for the medical break. However, afterwards, some fans were left frustrated by the timing of the break, with some suggesting that it was a tactical play by the British star.
![[Anisimova had been leading the first set 3-0 before Raducanu staged an impressive comeback]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/10/94158797-14291319-image-a-28_1737021969215.jpg)
Raducanu took the break after Anisimova had rushed into a 3-0 lead. After receiving the treatment, the 22-year-old went on to win the set 6-3. Afterwards, fans on social media were quick to let their feelings be known about Raducanu's supposed tactics.
Emma Raducanu has been accused of cheating by rival fans after beating Amanda Anisimova. Raducanu was forced to take a medical timeout during the first set in the Australian Open tie. Anisimova had been leading the first set 3-0 before Raducanu staged an impressive comeback.
One fan wrote, 'The gamesmanship was epic. Completely disrupted Anisimova's momentum with the signature fake MTO'. 'She's a cheater!! Running around winning 3 games after a MTO on a hip? Please!!! Faker,' another said. One user also said: 'Honestly that was disgusting to watch. Amanda had all the momentum and then Emma fakes being 'hurt' down 0-3 in the set. Emma has ZERO class.'.
