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I see the match has been pushed back from 19:00 bst to 02:00 tomorrow.
I think evening matches will suit Raducanu better in the California heat. She struggled towards the end of the first set in the R2 US Open quals & slowed the pace right down, before an extended break between sets & coming through well to win.
I think evening matches will suit Raducanu better in the California heat. She struggled towards the end of the first set in the R2 US Open quals & slowed the pace right down, before an extended break between sets & coming through well to win.
This could be a good choice by Emma and her team if it happens...
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Didn't see the game, but that's a reality check for Emma.. Now she's a slam winner the emphasis along with expectations change, and yes there will be loses.. I think the 2022 season will tell us more of her capabilities long term and how she adapts to being at the top level of tennis....
I can understand that, long term, she wants a coach with world class experience, but surely she needs some advice and moral support now and having someone she's familiar with around her would be of benefit.
I'm unsure how many of her decisions are truly hers or if her parents are pulling strings and telling her what to do.
Fitness and stamina are big issues as well. She said lack of fitness is possibly what caused her to drop out of Wimbledon. She was playing in New York only a few weeks ago and now she's in the Californian desert heat playing against someone more experienced. Right now, competing in as many tournaments as possible is pushing her up the rankings no matter how well she does. She needs to work on fitness, get a good coach and perhaps, from next year, think more carefully about which tournaments she wants to participate in.
I'm unsure how many of her decisions are truly hers or if her parents are pulling strings and telling her what to do.
Fitness and stamina are big issues as well. She said lack of fitness is possibly what caused her to drop out of Wimbledon. She was playing in New York only a few weeks ago and now she's in the Californian desert heat playing against someone more experienced. Right now, competing in as many tournaments as possible is pushing her up the rankings no matter how well she does. She needs to work on fitness, get a good coach and perhaps, from next year, think more carefully about which tournaments she wants to participate in.
Blakewater said:
Fitness and stamina are big issues as well. She said lack of fitness is possibly what caused her to drop out of Wimbledon. She was playing in New York only a few weeks ago and now she's in the Californian desert heat playing against someone more experienced. Right now, competing in as many tournaments as possible is pushing her up the rankings no matter how well she does. She needs to work on fitness, get a good coach and perhaps, from next year, think more carefully about which tournaments she wants to participate in.
She won the US open after coming through qualifying and a few weeks break between tournaments is massive and ample time to recover. IMO the issues were likely lack of a coach, lack of practice (see all the social engagements) and the inevitable comedown after the first big win which many players suffer from.
The problem with taking big breaks between tournaments is lack of match practice then tends to be a factor. A Federer, way past the normal retirement age, might have a reduced schedule but there is no reason for a young player to be doing so.
Edited by JagLover on Saturday 9th October 11:30
rjfp1962 said:
Didn't see the game, but that's a reality check for Emma.. Now she's a slam winner the emphasis along with expectations change, and yes there will be loses.. I think the 2022 season will tell us more of her capabilities long term and how she adapts to being at the top level of tennis....
I think long term definite top 10, possible top 5 if she’s really lucky.Stan the Bat said:
Next tournament for her is the Kremlin cup I believe ?
Never heard of this before ( not a huge tennis follower) will top players be in it or is it a second class type of thing ?
Kind of a third tier tournament; top tier is Grand Slams, next is WTA1000 events, then WTA500 (of which Moscow/Kremlin Cup is one), then WTA250, WTA125 and then you are down to the very low level events on the ITF tour.Never heard of this before ( not a huge tennis follower) will top players be in it or is it a second class type of thing ?
There should be a fairly good level but not as high as Indian Wells.
ChocolateFrog said:
Reality has bitten there then.
A month of excess celebrating becoming a millionaire?
Will be interesting to see If she's a flash in the pan or a genuine No. 1 contender.
She was on cloud9, gave up her coach and wasn't focused on achieving much at this tournament. She was there to enjoy herself and gauge her ability.A month of excess celebrating becoming a millionaire?
Will be interesting to see If she's a flash in the pan or a genuine No. 1 contender.
When she is coached, training, focused and determined then we saw the results at Wimbledon where she got to the fourth round before pulling out. That was quite a spectacular feat for a new British contender.
Then just to put to bed any doubts that it was a one off, she then goes to win a U.S. grand slam. I would say she is a genuine No1 contender.
However she is young and her parents have other plans for her for now. I presume she is still planning on going to Uni so tennis is secondary to her current focus for the next few years.
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