On the wings of her groundbreaking triumph at the 2021 US Open, Emma Raducanu secured numerous high-profile sponsorships, one of the most notable being with Porsche. However, recent reports from the Daily Mail suggest that this partnership may be faltering, as Porsche allegedly reclaimed her luxury car.
Raducanu’s love affair with Porsche began long before her meteoric rise in tennis. One of her early coaches owned a Porsche, which left a lasting impression on her. Whenever she turned up to practice and saw his Porsche, she’d dream of one day having her own. That dream became a reality in 2021 when, at just 19, she was named a global brand ambassador for the prestigious German automaker after her stunning US Open victory. Soon after, she was spotted driving a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet to practice at the National Tennis Centre in London.
However, this fairytale may be losing its sheen. A source close to Raducanu revealed that “Emma no longer has a Porsche. They took it back.” The car, once a symbol of her success, had reportedly been a point of pride for her. While a Porsche spokesperson confirmed that the company occasionally loans her vehicles, they also noted that this is done “on an ad hoc basis.” Despite these whispers, Porsche insists that Raducanu…