Emma Raducanu, the 21-year-old British tennis sensation, has spoken glowingly about her coach, Nick Cavaday, during the Stuttgart tournament. Raducanu expressed feeling “very comfortable” with Cavaday, emphasizing their long-standing relationship and mutual trust.
Despite undergoing five coaching changes in her first two years as a professional player, Raducanu surprised many by choosing Cavaday for the 2024 season. Their history dates back to Raducanu’s childhood and junior days, instilling a sense of familiarity and trust in their partnership.
Amidst her post-surgery comeback, Raducanu’s game has shown consistent improvement, a fact she attributes in part to her collaboration with Cavaday. Speaking at a press conference in Stuttgart, the 2021 US Open champion highlighted the importance of trust and familiarity in her coaching relationship.
“I feel very comfortable working with him,” Raducanu remarked. “I have known him since I was a young age, so he’s someone who I feel like I can trust, and that’s a big thing for me, I think.”
Raducanu emphasized the significance of having a coach who knew her before her meteoric rise to fame, ensuring that their intentions were genuine and not solely based on her success. She acknowledged the stability Cavaday provides amidst the changes in her surroundings, noting that despite external shifts, she remains the same mentally.
Their partnership has yielded positive results, with Raducanu expressing confidence in their progress. She reflected on the consistent effort they’ve put in since the beginning of the year, gradually building towards achieving their goals.
“Whenever it all comes together,” Raducanu remarked optimistically, “I think, like, big things will happen.”
As Raducanu continues her journey in the tennis world, her trust in Cavaday serves as a foundation for future success, showcasing the importance of long-standing relationships in the tumultuous realm of professional sports.
Raducanu in Stuttgart, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWLLWWLWW Ranked no.303, the Brit owns a compiled 9-5 match record in 2024. Emma is now having a run in Stuttgart where she bested the world no.332 Angelique Kerber 6-2 6-1 and the world no.31 Linda Noskova 6-0 7-5.
Emma Raducanu will fight against the world no.1 Iga Swiatek in the quarter on Friday at 5:00 pm on Centre Court. Their head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek.
Emma Raducanu |
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