Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has faced severe career challenges after her meteoric rise to stardom. Renowned coach Rick Macci, who famously worked with Serena Williams, recently commented on the situation.
Taking to social media, Macci shared his insights, highlighting that Raducanu’s issues might be rooted in the mental aspects of the game. He felt that the margins between success and failure are very thin, which can significantly affect a player’s psyche.
“The difference between winning/ losing/ success / failure is a matter of inches. With Emma it is from ear to ear. @EmmaRaducanu,” Macci wrote on X.
The former World No. 10 has struggled with form and consistency since her win at the 2021 US Open. The Brit has not even made it to the final of any event after the Grand Slam win.
To give a deeper understanding and analysis of Raducanu’s form, Macci posted another tweet delving into the issues regarding her coaching personnel. He wrote:
“World class coaching is When to say it. How to say it. Why to say it. How loud to say it. And the feel of taking the temperature. BUT most of all the message has to be sprinkled with positivity and belief to add layers of confidence that flows into courage. @EmmaRaducanu”
The coach talked about the importance of mentorship and how it should be delivered to the players. Raducanu recently parted ways with her coach, Nick Cavaday, due to health issues faced by him. Raducanu has not had a stable coach in her career; she has changed six coaches in four years.
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