Emma Raducanu’s former coach, Mark Petchey, expressed his belief that it will be a challenging road for the British tennis sensation to secure another Grand Slam victory. Despite this, he remains confident that Raducanu can achieve success by adjusting her game strategy to counter the powerful hitters on the court.
Recently, Raducanu faced a disappointing defeat in straight sets against Elena Rybakina during the US Open’s third round. This loss dashed her hopes of claiming another major title, a stark contrast to her breakthrough triumph at the same event four years ago.
In her quest for sustained success, the 22-year-old has worked with various coaches to refine her skills, including a temporary collaboration with Petchey earlier this year. Although she enlisted the expertise of Francis Roig, Rafael Nadal’s former coach, for the US Open, Raducanu’s performance did not meet expectations despite a strong start.
Petchey emphasized the importance of Raducanu enhancing her baseline game and maintaining a consistent serve to compete effectively against formidable opponents like Rybakina, Sabalenka, and Anisimova. He highlighted Raducanu’s unique playing style of redirecting shots from the baseline and the necessity for her to further develop this technique to succeed at the highest level.
While acknowledging the challenges ahead, Petchey believes that Raducanu’s determination and continual improvement will be key factors in her future success. He emphasized the need for Raducanu to refine her game to counter the aggressive playstyle of top-ranked players, emphasizing the importance of relentless dedication and hard work.
Looking ahead, Raducanu is gearing up for the Korea Open in Seoul after receiving a wildcard entry. This decision followed her surprising choice to forgo representing Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup finals in China.
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