Former British no.1 and tennis commentator Greg Rusedski is not worried at all after Emma Raducanu lost in her first match in Indian Wells. During her ordeal against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, the British sensation looked extremely tense and never comfortable on court to surrender in straight sets.
Nevertheless, not many people remained surprised by Emma’s defeat. Even if Raducanu won an incredible title at the US Open after winning 10 consecutive matches, she has limited experience playing at the very top. Indeed, she decided to part ways with her coach to find somebody who has more experience WTA level.
Greg Rusedski on Raducanu
Greg Rusedski tweeted his support for Emma to say:
“It was pretty normal for Raducanu to lose in her opening match in IW after winning the US Open. This is the transition period which will take a few months to adjust to.
A lot of new expectations to deal with. She will also need to address the coaching situation after suprise split.”
During the press conference that followed her match in Indian Wells, Emma Raducanu also explain to her defeat to her huge lack of experience.
Emma Raducanu in 2021
Ranked no.22 (career-high), the Brit played her last match on the 8th of October when she lost to world no.100 Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 6-4 in the 2nd round in Indian Wells (draw).
This season Raducanu has achieved an overall 23-7 record. The Brit clinched 1 title at the U.S. Open. The Brit was the finalist in Chicago.
Emma Raducanu |
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