Raducanu explains the multiple coach changes: "I had to make very difficult decisions"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 3 Feb 2025 | 15.14

Raducanu explains the multiple coaching changes: "I had to make very difficult decisions." Photo: Getty

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"I have no idea. I'm going to take it week by week. See how I am, see how my body is, and see what kind of plan we put into action," started saying Emma Raducanu, who saw her wildcard for the 2025 WTA Abu Dhabi pre-qualifying phase turn into a direct invitation to the main draw due to the various changes the tournament has experienced with a few withdrawals. The British player confesses her uncertainty about the future but focuses on the present.

About her recent coach change

"It's complicated. Nick is a great person. He's someone I've known since I was a child, and he coached me before, so I think we work very well together... Unfortunately, he has had to prioritize his health, which I completely understand, support, and wish him a speedy recovery."

The British player travels to Abu Dhabi with her fitness coach, Yutaka Nakamura: "He traveled with me when I was about 14 or 15, in the ITF juniors. The truth is we haven't seen each other in many years, but he is based in Dubai, and I think in this situation, he wanted to check in with me anyway, to catch up. So I sent him a message, and now he's on the court with me, so he will help me this week. I am using this time to figure out what I really value. Right now, I'm not very sure. I haven't come up with any plan or decision yet".

Solitude on the circuit

"I think it was my moment, last year was difficult for me because I missed the second half of the year due to an injury. I had a lot of time to think and reflect during that period. I had to make very difficult decisions. Some decisions that internally you work a lot on, that you are emotionally attached to, and I don't think I was able to do what was best for me.

I wasn't spending much time alone. That's something I've started to do much more. This year I have taken many walks alone, gone for coffee alone, and had a lot of time to look inside myself. So far, I have enjoyed it, although it may not be the easiest thing to do, especially when the circuit is quite a lonely place".

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