Raducanu's search for new coach continues
U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said on
Sunday she is “optimistic” about finding a new coach before the Australian Open
starts in January and will be relying on her own instincts at next week’s
Transylvania Open in Romania.
Raducanu, who stunned the sporting world
when she won the Flushing Meadows title in September as a qualifier, announced
after the Grand Slam that she would no longer be working with former Davis Cup
player Andrew Richardson.
The 18-year-old confirmed reports she had a
trial last week with Johanna Konta’s former coach Esteban Carril among others
as she continues her search for a mentor to guide her during the next phase of
her career.
Raducanu has travelled to Cluj-Napoca with
physiotherapist Will Herbert, agent Chris Helliar and her father Ian, who is
Romanian.
“I am feeling optimistic about trying to
have something in place for the off-season and the Australian Open. No, I
haven’t decided on the coach. But things are moving forward,” Raducanu told
reporters.
“I think having a coach is great, but you
are on your own on the court. I don’t think it is great to be dependent. You
need to coach yourself. That is something I am learning.
“Part of the experience I am having is
being able to learn to coach myself. Sometimes it won’t always work, like in
Indian Wells, but in the long-term if I keep doing that then I will be better
in the situations in the future.”
The Transylvania Open begins on Monday and
will be held without spectators due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the
Romanian government.
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