Xu sat A-Degree biology exams in-between her matches on the British grass-court tournaments, however she is now capable of absolutely give attention to tennis.
The US Open junior semi-finalist believes she is not going to be daunted by enjoying 22-year-old Raducanu on one of many greatest levels within the sport – doubtlessly on Centre Court docket or Court docket One.
Xu was shifting between rented lodging when the draw was made at Wimbledon on Friday, and was left in suspense about who her opponent can be.
Xu and mum Wendy began receiving messages earlier than they’d seen the information.
“It was humorous as a result of we have been shifting at like 10:05am and I bought a message from my coach saying what an thrilling draw,” Xu stated.
“After which my mum’s getting messages saying ‘that is so good and so thrilling’, however they weren’t saying the title.
“So I am like, ‘oh my gosh, what’s the draw? Who am I enjoying?’ so I went onto the Wimbledon web site and it wasn’t there. Finally somebody instructed me.
“I really feel like I am actually prepared and excited for it. It may be a extremely good take a look at for me – a great alternative to exit, play and have enjoyable.”
Xu is one in every of three British gamers aged 17 and underneath within the girls’s draw – the primary time this has occurred in Wimbledon historical past.
Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic – each aged 16 – have additionally been handed robust attracts in opposition to seeded gamers.
The trio have identified one another since they have been little and have developed collectively by means of the ranks.
“To play Wimbledon for the primary time collectively is cool,” US Open junior champion Stojsavljevic added.
