Emma Raducanu’s career has been marred by injury and fitness issues, but she is reportedly looking to work with one of the top tennis strength and conditioning specialists in an effort to turn her fortunes around.
Raducanu has suffered from a number of injuries since making her breakthrough in 2021, which has undoubtedly contributed significantly to her slowed progress since she took home her biggest career title at Flushing Meadows.
Over the past three years, the 21-year-old has struggled with a variety of health conditions, including blisters, wrist pain, ankle injuries, and muscle issues.
According to Telegraph Sport, Raducanu has turned to Yutaka Nakamura because she wants to make her fitness a top priority going forward. The two are currently in communication.
Nakamura has an impressive resume. He worked for Maria Sharapova for eight years, as well as Naomi Osaka for a long time. He also had relationships with Denis Shapovalov, Jennifer Capriati, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Kei Nishikori.
Emma Raducanu is looking at hiring Yutaka Nakamura, the fitness trainer who worked with Sharapova for 8 years, and then Osaka among others. Will be a statement of intent if she goes ahead https://t.co/W2Jcmb3xX6
— Simon Briggs (@simonrbriggs) November 7, 2024
Emma Raducanu in 2024
LWWLLWWLWW Ranked no.58, Raducanu played her last match on the 21st of September when she had to retire when playing against world no.9 Darya Kasatkina in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-1 .
At present, during this year Raducanu has achieved an overall 20-13 match record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant accomplishment of the present year was getting to the semifinal in Nottingham.
Emma Raducanu will face the world no.49 Viktoriya Tomova in the final. Their record is 1-0 for Tomova.
Emma Raducanu |
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Emma Raducanu in 2024
LWWLLWWLWW Currently ranked no.58, Raducanu played her last match on the 21st of September when she had to retire when playing against world no.9 Darya Kasatkina in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-1 .
This year Raducanu achieved a 20-13 match record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant achievement of the present year was reaching the semifinal in Nottingham.
Emma Raducanu will face the world no.49 Viktoriya Tomova in the final. The head to head is 1-0 for Tomova.
Emma Raducanu |
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