Mark Petchey is of the opinion that Emma Raducanu has the potential to emerge victorious in multiple Grand Slam tournaments if she has a consistent coaching team. Petchey, a tennis commentator, believes that Raducanu is currently one of the top athletes on the WTA Tour.
Despite her recent struggles, Raducanu has yet to progress beyond the second round of a Grand Slam since her remarkable triumph at the 2021 US Open as a qualifier. In her most recent outing at the Qatar Open, she was eliminated in the first round by Ons Jabeur. However, Petchey remains optimistic about her future prospects and suggests that a more stable coaching setup would greatly benefit her. He also believes that misconceptions about her abilities will eventually change. Petchey, who previously coached Raducanu, shared his thoughts with iNews:
“Emma is an incredibly talented player and has already made a name for herself by reaching the fourth round in her debut major tournament at Wimbledon. She then went on to stun the world with her victory in New York just two and a half months later.”
Raducanu is set to participate in the WTA 250 event in Texas, which commences on February 26. After her disappointing early exit from the Qatar Open, she will be eager to make a strong impression in this upcoming tournament.
So far this season, Raducanu has been eliminated in the second round of both the ASB Classic and the Australian Open. In Abu Dhabi, she suffered a defeat at the hands of Tunisian player Ons Jabeur.
As the youngest player to win the US Open since Serena Williams, the British teenager will be determined to overcome her current struggles and regain her form in Austin.
According to the Source firstsportz.com