British number one Emma Raducanu decided to split with her coach Andrew Richardson after she won her first major title at the US Open earlier in September.
Richardson was hired for the summer tournaments in the USA and Canada which ended with Raducanu’s amazing US Open victory.
“At this stage of my career I really need someone that has had that WTA Tour experience at that high level,” she explained.
“Especially right now as I’m so new to it, I think I really need someone just to guide me who has already been through that themselves.”
“Never did I even dream of winning the US Open and now I’m ranked 22 in the world, which is pretty crazy to me.”
Raducanu says she has not decided who she will work with in the future.
Her thoughts are now focused on the remainder of the season but she hasn’t decided yet if she is going to play in next month’s prestigious BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California.
“I got back on court a few days ago, and yesterday I did a full training day,” she said.
“I was feeling pretty good about myself and my game, and I am very excited to compete again.”
“All the opportunities I am getting have been very fun, but where I really want to be is on the tennis court, as I’m just thriving out there.”
“I haven’t decided on my schedule yet – I will decide in the next few days where I am going to go to – but wherever I play next, I’m going to make sure I’m ready. I don’t want to jump into things too early.”
Indian Wells starts on October 6th and if Raducanu decides to participate she will play straight in the main draw.
