Emma Raducanu

[Sallydaisy]

:phew:
This is some tennis from the ladies!!!
2 breaks and 2 holds for 2-2 and they are absolutely pasting the ball.
Raducanu has broken again to go 3-2 up in the 2nd set and serving next

[Sallydaisy]

A love hold and Emma goes up 4-2 in the 2nd set.

[Sallydaisy]

Wang holds 3-4.

[Sallydaisy]

Wang breaks and is now serving at 4-4. Dodgy times for Emma.
Wang held and had 3 chances to win the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break to decide the 2nd set and possibly match. Wang to serve:

*0-1 superb point from Raducanu to break - needs to hold 2
0-2*
0-3* big error at the net from Wang
*0-4
*0-5
0-6* Emma has 5 set points.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma takes the 2nd set 7'6(0) ...
... and that folks is her first ever tie-break set on the WTA tour!
(her first was at a Grand Slam this year at Wimbledon).

[Jan]

Right, come on now Emma!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Love hold for Emma to start the 1st set. 1-0.

[Sallydaisy]

All on serve at 3-3. Emma has had a chance or two to break but the Chinese player has found her game again and it's really tough to see who will win the match. They are both playing some very good tennis right now.

[Sallydaisy]

4-4 after a really tough hold for Wang. However, Emma appears to picked up an injury in her right upper thigh so that could be a problem.

Emma *0-30 and this is the business end of the 3rd set and match.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma has called for the trainer having just been broken.
Wang will serve for the match at *5-4 in the 3rd.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunate to pick up the injury after a great fightback, though the 3rd was nip and tuck. Wang breajs to love for 5-4.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma assessed and having a 3 minute MTO

[Jane]

5-5

[Sallydaisy]

Despite being clearly in pain Raducanu has broken bacck for 5-5 in the 3rd set.
However, if she goes on to win will she be fit to play in the QF???
I think her Mum is there so that might be spurring her on to a win.

[JAMES4578]

Whatever happens at least Emma proving gutsy.

[Sallydaisy]

Rabbits. Wang has broken again and will have another chance to serve for the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Wang wins 6'1, 6'7(0), 7'5 and will play Riske in the QF

Such a shame for Emma who was really coming back into the match when she picked up the injury. She played really really well but Wang had a game plan and stuck to it.

[RosieBear]

Real pity Emma picked up a niggle at a crucial time and when she had some momentum but these things happen. Great match that didn't deserve the dark cloud, but well done to Wang, she played brilliantly and hope she has a good run here.

[JAMES4578]

A real pity as otherwise whilst not guaranteed looked like Emma could well have turned that her way. Mind you not the best of starts,even if Wang was inspired.

[Sallydaisy]

Looks like Torben Beltz is Emma's new coach.

​https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59220748
From Simon Briggs who broke the story:

Simon Briggs@simonrbriggs· (https://twitter.com/simonrbriggs)13h (https://twitter.com/simonrbriggs/status/1458010537254588416)
Torben Beltz, the experienced German coach who just split with Angelique Kerber, looks like the next appointment for Raducanu after being spotted with her in south-east London last month
https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1458010441834287107/TDHtRg5R?format=jpg&name=small



Emma Raducanu on Torben Beltz: "You guys cracked it! It's obviously a great privilege to be working with such an experienced coach. I'm definitely very excited to work with him throughout the preseason and into next year"

[Sallydaisy]

Emma has been invited to become a member of the AELTC at Wimbledon.
She'll be the youngest player to have that honour and one of the few invitees
who have not won a title at the Annual Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
It's because she won the USO, setting so many records already.

It's a very good move by Mr Wimbledon because it means Emma can practice privately (and away from the press) whenever she wants at the varied courts on offer there - indoor and outdoor. So, in a way they are doing their bit to nurture her talent. Andy uses the facilities there a lot - he's earned his place with those 2 Wimbledon wins.
:thumbup:

[cazza99]

From the Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/nov/09/emma-raducanu-torben-beltz-tennis-coach-upper-austria-ladies-linz

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59308372
all you lucky people who already bought tickets for the event. But which day will she play ?

[cazza99]

I hope it gets streamed somewhere. BEEB does not show it any more. I think ITV4 once showed it, but might be wrong.

[cazza99]

Emma is named the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59421849

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59436937

there you go

[cazza99]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59436937

there you go

Great, the BBC are showing Emma's demo match at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday on iplayer and red button at 11.55.

[cazza99]

Emma has started her match - on iplayer.

[cazza99]

Emma now playing with Bahrami in dubs - on iplayer.

edit. In the middle of match when Bahramit playing with Ferrer.

[JAMES4578]

Emma won her exhinbition with Roumanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3,7-6. see report here https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/emma-raducanu-loses-point-on-serve-against-ball-boy-in-champions-tennis-exhibition-match_sto8646808/story.shtml

[Stell]

It was typical of the BBC's Red Button, as soon as the match finished, they decided to go to the snooker. So, I had to quickly get the laptop out to watch her interview. It was great when she came back on and played a game with Bahrami.

[exislander]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59561622

Not a surprising choice for newcomer of the year.

[cazza99]

Virginia Wade's comments in here

https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/virginia-wade-urges-raducanu-to-focus-on-tennis-instead-of-brand-deals-you-better-stay-a-good-tennis-player?fbclid=IwAR2ZeU1NkYBOVaXILYmEyQfPte7u8qCTcL n6kD32p_8qV4u43IbPthAynn0

[cazza99]

Emma tests positive for Covid - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59640486

[Stell]

I've just read about Emma on the BBC website. I hope she gets better soon.

[JAMES4578]

Real pity for Emma, though hopefully will not take too long to recover.

[Rosalind]

SPOTY nominations released today. We need to get voting for Emma on 19th.

[cazza99]

Emma is the heavy bookies favourite for SPOTY. If she wins they won't be able to present a trophy as she'll be isoloating.

[suttontennis]

Spoty !!

[JAMES4578]

As expected Emma takes it,well done! She had a replica trophy for now.

[HoopGirl]

Well done Emma!

[cazza99]

Emma set to become an MBE in the New Years Honours. She is set to be the youngest ever holder of an MBE.

https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/emma-raducanu-to-receive-mbe

[Sallydaisy]

Emma set to become an MBE in the New Years Honours. She is set to be the youngest ever holder of an MBE.

https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/emma-raducanu-to-receive-mbe
Confirmed in the official announcements tonight.
:cheers:

[Jan]

Nice end to a fabulous year for Emma!

[Stell]

I saw it on the news, last night, while I waited to watch the fireworks. I'm very pleased for her.

[Stell]

Emma's withdrawn from the warm up event in Melbourne claiming it has come too soon for her: http://www.uk.yahoo.com/sports/news/emma-raducanu-withdraws-australian-open-085653580.html

[Jane]

Emma playing Rybakina in Sydney has just lost the first set 0-6!! :sad: Covid may have had something to do with it.

[Sallydaisy]

:help:

[Sallydaisy]

Comment from the Tennis Podcast on Twitter:

Rybakina a big-hitting, Tour-ready player who is match-tough after reaching the final in Adelaide. Raducanu’s first match of the year - being rocked back by the weight of shot, and not reacting in time.
+ Emma out of action/practice etc after contracting Covid before Christmas.
It all adds up ... as does the weight of expectation
... and that she's now a target for all those other players who've slogged for years
and never won a Grand Slam, let alone a WTA title even in their 20's ...

[RosieBear]

Oh dear, poor Emma, a total beatdown. But c'est la vie, just going through the rites of passage in a different order and paying her dues after a mega win. She'll be fine.

[Sallydaisy]

That's it for Emma until the AO next week.
Rybakina wins 6-0, 6-1.
The Brit had started to find some answers and win a few more points in the 2nd set.
Really needs to practice a lot over the next few days and rebuild stamina.

[suttontennis]

Thinks it's time for her to immerse herself completely in the tour, ignore the media and all the outside attention that comes with being a GS champion, and find out if this is what she wants to do.

[Sallydaisy]

It probably doesn't help that she has a new coach to contend with either.
He's probably wanting to make some changes to whatever it was helped her win all those matches last year so there's going to be a bumpy ride in more ways than one!

Focus is probably what's needed and try not to get downhearted at the losses!

[cazza99]

She is also not playing in lower tier events against much lower ranked players so not being able to get into the winning zone and build her confidence up.

But then many critics said it would take her a year or two to develop, so we should not be expecting much this year anyway.

[suttontennis]

She is also not playing in lower tier events against much lower ranked players so not being able to get into the winning zone and build her confidence up.

But then many critics said it would take her a year or two to develop, so we should not be expecting much this year anyway.

and to be fair, she was playing the current #13, who recently reached the final in Adelaide.

[RosieBear]

And had covid not long ago. Pulled out of Melbourne because not physically ready, so today's score no surprise all things considered.

She's made it very clear many times that tennis is her passion and priority, just takes time.

[JAMES4578]

obviously Emma on a learning curve and tough match up, however the manner of defeat was disappointing. However need to bear in mind she did have covid not so long ago. Whilst not expecting too much at the Australian Open at least she will not have a top 30 player in her opening match but will still have a fair bit of pressure. Whilst it will take some time hopefuly can find some form and confidence with new coach in due course.

[Stell]

I'm delighted about radio five live will be doing live commentary on her match against Sloane Stephens today at the Australian Open.

[Sallydaisy]

Strong start for Emma!
She leads 4-0 in the 1st set having just broken Sloane Stephens for the 2nd time.
:GBflag:

Holds to love for 5-0. Sloane not yet at the races.

I have to go to work ...

[Sallydaisy]

OK, just a quick bagel for breakfast then ...
Emma 6-0 v Sloane.

Keep it going Em!!!

[RosieBear]

Boom! First set Emma in 17 min. Sloane on 73% first serve so not like she served badly. Bravo Emma, keep it up!

[Sallydaisy]

Boom! First set Emma in 17 min. Sloane on 73% first serve so not like she served badly. Bravo Emma, keep it up!
Stephens won just 4 points in the set. Four! Despite that first serve %.

[Hawkeye]

Second set a complete turnaround, 6-2 to Stephens.

[Jane]

Emma leads 3-0 in the third set, but has had to work hard.

[cazza99]

5-0 come on Emma :cheer:

[Jane]

Emma wins 6-0, 2-6, 6-1. Well done. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[RosieBear]

Wow, fantastic. Great to see Emma back in US Open mode, banging winners for fun :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[clancy]

Good win for Emma! who does she play next?

[RosieBear]

Good win for Emma! who does she play next?

Danka Kovinic from Montenegro. 27 years old. Ranked 99.

[cazza99]

Well done Emma :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Rosalind]

looking good!
:skippy:

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a convincing performance from Emma in a tough match up, perhaps not surprising a bit of a lapse in the 2nd and Stephens really got going but Raducanu got off to a good start in the 3rd to turn the tide. Good stuff:cheer::cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

That's a good win for Emma! Fighting back is a great confidence booster.
Topsy turvy score (6-0, 2-6, 6-1) but a win is a win.
:thumbup:

[Jan]

Have been out, catching up with scores every so often.
Very well done Emma :GBflag:

[Stell]

I'm listening to her match against Kovinic on radio five live. Emma lost the first set 4 - 6, but has just won the second set 6 - 4 despite having a blister on her hand.

[JAMES4578]

Has been bit of a struggle after the blister problem, Emma initially lead the first set by two breaks. However she has fought her way back into this, hopefully can keep the momentum going.

Unfortunately Kovinic takes decider 6-3, 2 breaks to 1.

[suttontennis]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/talksport.com/sport/tennis/1024277/emma-raducanu-behaviour-sloane-stephens-australian-open/amp/ think Sloane's comments are rather unnecessary. There's nothing wrong with Emma showing emotion and commitment, even on the first point. Maybe Sloane isn't the sort to do the same, but I can't imagine she hasn't faced this before,

[Jan]

Just watched Emma's press conference. Very mature, as you would expect. Apparently some of her team didn't want her to play. Said she's not been hitting forehands or serves in practice, to try and save hand for matches.
Said she hit more sliced forehands today than in the past 2 or 3 years and said she learned that it's "not so bad"!!
edit - it's her own sliced forehand she was talking about - not sliced forehands in general.

[cazza99]

Maybe Emma needs to put her hands in jars of vinegar like Andy did to help prevent blisters.

This is from the BBC t the match - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/60065277

[cazza99]

BBC (.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59880320)- Australian Open: Why Emma Raducanu needs time and patience

Eurosport (https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/australian-open/2022/it-s-not-a-disappointment-to-me-mats-wilander-praises-emma-raducanu-for-showing-unbelievable-fight-i_sto8724831/story.shtml) - 'NOT A DISAPPOINTMENT' - MATS WILANDER PRAISES EMMA RADUCANU FOR 'UNBELIEVABLE' FIGHT IN AUSTRALIAN OPEN LOSS

[RosieBear]

Emma was so brave playing through that degree of pain. And her ability to improvise and keep it so close was very impressive, especially given her inexperience. Reminded me of when Andy adjusted his game to beat Haase in 5 in NY despite having full body cramp. Sign of a creative, versatile player. Better luck next time, Em.

[Stell]

I know what it's like, as I've also have had male stalkers. But, luckily, they never came to my home: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article/10453675/Emma-Raducanu-tells-court-terror-stalker-visited-home-three-times-html

[Stell]

If the other one doesn't work, try this one: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/01/29/emma-raducanu-creeped-stalker-visits/

[RosieBear]

Emma up 5 places to number 13. Well done Emma, keep making hay while no points to defend :cheer:

[RosieBear]

Emma up to number 12 now. So close, keep going Emma :cheer:

[exislander]

Emma will play Daria Saville in Guadalajara 01.00 GMT tomorrow (7pm there) on Amazon Prime Video.

[exislander]

Emma takes set 1 on her 7th set point 7-5. It was a long set with several breaks of serve. Not sure I will watch more, need sleep!

[Hawkeye]

Downhill from there...

Emma lost the second set on a tie break, and then retired at 4-3 down in the third.

[Sallydaisy]

That's a tough one.
:sad:

In the longest match of the 2022 season, Daria Saville earns her 1st WTA main draw win since 2021 Australian Open after Emma Raducanu is forced to retire at 5-7, 7-6(4), 4-3 after 3 hours and 36 minutes.
I guess the positive is that Emma continued to fight AND got in 2 matches worth of court practice - given the length of the match!

[JAMES4578]

Still disappointing when Emma was close to the win in the 2nd. Very tough one but looks like serve was not particularly effective. Apparently a hip injury so hopefuly ok for next week.

[cazza99]

Emma's stalker has been given a restraining order - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-60490164

[banskogirl]

Emma's stalker has been given a restraining order - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-60490164


Hopefully this will be enough

[Sallydaisy]

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from next week's WTA 250 Monterrey.
Per Russell Fuller:
the ‘small left leg injury’ she sustained in that three and a half hour match with Daria Saville in Guadalajara the reason. She will be very keen to play Indian Wells and Miami, which will be the last chance to get some wins under her belt before the tour switches to clay

[JAMES4578]

Suppose for for the best but would have been beneficial to have had a few wins before the bigger events.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma plays her first match at Indian Wells not before 9pm tonight against Caroline Garcia.
Amazon Prime

[Jane]

Emma takes the first set 6-1 :thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Good start from Emma but Garcia seems to be finding her range more now in 2nd, Emma broken back and Caroline lesds 3-2.

[Hawkeye]

Garcia serving for the set at 5-3.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma in control in the 3rd set; just held for 4-1 and leads 6'1, 3'6.

[Jane]

Emma leads 4-1 in the third set

[Sallydaisy]

Another break and Emma to serve for the match at *5-1 in the 3rd set.

[Sallydaisy]

:clap:
Well done Emma - good win over Garcia. 6'1, 3'6, 6'1.

[JAMES4578]

Got a bit dicey in the 2nd but Emma regrouped strongly and a decisive win in the 3rd, well done!:cheer::cheer: Fairly impressive overall though Garcia lacked consistency.

[RosieBear]

Well done Emma, not as consistent as she will be as she matures but lots of great shot-making; she's going to be one amazing player.

[Jan]

Fabulous!!!

[banskogirl]

Woohoo Emma :bravo: you’re a wee star!

[Sallydaisy]

Bumpy ride coming up; Martic just broke Emma and is now serving at *2-1 up.
And holds for 3-1.
C'mon Em!

[JAMES4578]

Not best service game from Martic and Emma takes advantage as she breaks back and holds and breaks again! Fails to serve it out though, up 5-4.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break for the 1st set - good test for Emma who is serving first.

*1-0
1-1*
2-1* mini-break to Emma
*3-1
*3-2 all back on serve
4-2* mini-break to Emma

[Sallydaisy]

Emma breaks again after the change of ends and has 2 serves of her own to take the 1st set.
5-2*
*5-3 alas that one goes begging!
*6-3 set point Emma, but Martic to serve.
7-3

First set to Emma Raducanu 7'6(3).
Bit of a battle but that's no bad thing for her at this stage in her career!

[JAMES4578]

Quite a tight set in the end but some fine points to take it! Emma broke for 2-1 in 2nd but alas a bit of a poor game and level pegging again. unfortunately after a few doubles Martic now up 4-2.

[Hawkeye]

Emma doing her best to wrap this up before Andy starts but it's not looking like it...

[Hawkeye]

Into a decider, and off to Stadium 2 I go...

[JAMES4578]

Emma had bp for 5-4 which might have played into her mind, hopefully gets good start in decider but may well be tough.

[Sallydaisy]

Martic takes the 2nd set 6'4 despite Emma fighting back.
Martic leads on serve 1-0, 3rd set.

[Hawkeye]

Martic 2-0.

[JAMES4578]

Emma breaks back for 1-2 to at least give herself a shot.

[Sallydaisy]

4-4, Martic to serve. A break of serve now would be good news for Emma.
And she nabs the first point on a very well constructed rally.

[Hawkeye]

Emma breaks and will serve for the match.

[JAMES4578]

Emma breaks, needs a confident game here now though, come on!

[Sallydaisy]

Emma breaks for 5-4 and is now serving for the match.
:peace:

*15-0
*15-15
*15-30 Martic hasn't given up!
*30-30
*30-40 ... 2nd serve getting wupped
*deuce
*Ad Martic
Deuce ...
Ad Martic

Martic breaks back ... 5 games all.

[Hawkeye]

Martic breaks, which felt inevitable...

[JAMES4578]

oh no, hope that does not prove to be crucial.

[Sallydaisy]

Martic now 6-5 ... so we might be in for another tie-breaker to decide.

[Sallydaisy]

Martic with 2 match points

[Sallydaisy]

GSM Martic ...
:sad:

[Hawkeye]

2 match points for Martic... Only needed 1.

[JAMES4578]

Martic takes it, disappointing. Tough match but one I felt Emma should have taken. oh well,at least got 6 sets in here and hopefully ok physically.

[themass15]

What a waste by Emma, she should have had that

[david1610]

That was the first full match of Emma's I have seen since the US Open and although disappointed she did not serve it out, there was a lot there that has made me optimistic for the future. I was listening with a very experienced Portuguese tennis commentator who said it was certainly the best women's match he had seen this year in Indian Well's and was definitely of a high standard. I think once Emma has thirty plus matches on tour and 1 or 2 seasons' experience, she will come through such matches more often than not and know how the rhythms of such matches better and know how to play the clutch points. Remember she has very little experience of the ebbs of flows of three-set matches. So all in all, still a lot of good signs for the future!

[RosieBear]

Emma Raducanu says she has been struggling with a stiff back the last few days. “Just gotta get stronger,” she says, but thinks she’ll be fine for Miami. (from Russell Fuller BBC report).

[Sallydaisy]

Some of Emma's post match comments from the BBC Sport section.
It should be noted that she nearly didn't participate at Indian Wells because of her back pain.

Raducanu meanwhile told BBC Sport she has been struggling with a stiff back for the last few days and "was pretty tired".

But the world number 13 says she should be fit to play at the Miami Open from 21 March. "I think it's just part of not playing and having so much stop start and having five, six days to prepare for matches and then playing at that intensity," she said. "It was a tough one not being able to serve full out so I was having to work so hard just to hold. I've just got to get stronger. "I've had it for the last few days, just a product of training hard and probably the last match was pretty intense too and it didn't settle down. "When you are crossing your fingers to hold serve every time, it's tough. I couldn't really drive up and I was kind of struggling to turn and reach. The margins were so small.

"I should be good for Miami, for sure."

[exislander]

If she can play so well with a back issue what will she do when fully fit?

[pabbers]

If she can play so well with a back issue what will she do when fully fit?

Does that remind us of someone else?

[Stell]

Mike Dickson has written a book about her, which is due to be published on 9th June and will go on sale in Waterstones. It's called Emma Raducanu: When Tennis Came Home if anyone is interested in buying it, when it comes out.

[Sallydaisy]

Miami R64:
Emma serving *3-1 after an early break against Siniakova.

[JAMES4578]

Emma was pegged back but breaks again and takes the first 6-3. Siniakova inconsistent and had medical time out earlier, but cannot let up as can still turn it on. Raducanu now up 2-0 in 2nd, intensity not quite maintained and Emma now serving at 3-4.

Lost the initiative somewhat with a few unfortunate errors, into a decider as Siniakova takes 2nd 6-4.

[Hawkeye]

Siniakova serving to stay in the match at 5-3*.

[JAMES4578]

Became a bit dicey in the middle of the set after early break but Emma found form at the right time. will need to try and serve it out though,5-4.

[Hawkeye]

Emma to try and serve it out.

[Hawkeye]

5-5.

[JAMES4578]

Emma now must serve to stay in it, needs a confident start!

[Jan]

Alas not to be.

[RosieBear]

Ugh. What a horrible loss for Emma. 2 howlers cost her dear - should have had double break in decider, should have had a mp. I know it's all part of the learning curve, but a particularly brutal loss today poor thing :sad:

[JAMES4578]

One that got away as Emma often had the lead , such a disappointment in the end. part of the learning curve but hopefully can string a few together soon. Not able to maintain the level in some of these matches.

[Alis]

Such a shame.

[Hawkeye]

Was hoping she would lay down a marker to the Czechs before the BJK Cup tie which begins 3 weeks today, but losing to the Czech #5 might lull them into a false sense of security!

[Stell]

I followed the match on the live scores website and I was disappointed about her serving for the match and then letting Katerina come back and winning it.

[RosieBear]

Emma has spent last week training on the clay at Bordighera Lawn Tennis Club with Riccardo Piatti and the rest of Sinner's team.

Hopefully they will build her confidence and Emma can start coming through a few close matches but stamina seems to be a crucial problem and clay the most unforgiving surface. Fingers crossed for her.

[cazza99]

Not sure how accurate all this info is. Has Emma really split with Beltz?

First Sportz (https://firstsportz.com/tennis-british-tennis-sensation-emma-raducanu-to-join-hands-with-this-renowned-coach/?fbclid=IwAR1lgQ2_zCvs0KmGJg1A4YFcAVaFtn7lm7J702CP Fc8LqS7Y9WMcupYNqRY) - British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu to join hands with this renowned coach

[RosieBear]

I haven't seen any reports or claims that Emma has split from Torben Beltz. Only that she has spent a week training with Piatti and co, which has been widely reported.

[themass15]

I haven't seen any reports or claims that Emma has split from Torben Beltz. Only that she has spent a week training with Piatti and co, which has been widely reported.

Emma was practising at the NTC yesterday, see my post in Newspaper and Internet reports.

[JAMES4578]

Emma won her 1st round match in Stuggart beating qualifier Storm Sanders 6-1,6-2. Will now face German lucky loser Tamara Korpatsch who put out Camilia Giorgi but lost to Sanders in qualifying.

[JAMES4578]

Emma through to the quarters with a 6-0,2-6,6-1 win over Tamara Korpatsch,well done! Fell away somewhat in the 2nd as her opponent goy going but still convincing in 3rd. A major step up now though as will face the world no1 Iga Swiatek!

[exislander]

Emma doing really well, lost first 4-6 was broken at start of 2nd, broke back then broken again. She had an off-court MTO early in set 2.

[JAMES4578]

Yes pretty impressive performance from Emma overall though pity she could not hold after breaking back early in 2nd, unable to capitalise on 2 bps at 5-4. Swiatek just too strong as she takes it 6-4,6-4.

[RosieBear]

Really good effort by Emma. Most Iga has been pushed in a long time, she looked quite flustered at times, Emma couldn't quite take her chances though. Iga is Emma but 1 year ahead - slam champion from nowhere, retrospectively learning the ropes and building up, then it comes together again. Give it a year and Emma's going to have the edge in my opinion, she's a phenomenal talent, only consistency is missing. I mean Emma's first week playing on clay and she's rattling the world no 1 and French Open champ - wow.

[Stell]

Well done to Emma on winning the Breakthrough of the Year award: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/61211260

[Stell]

Emma and Torben Beltz have split up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61226768

[suttontennis]

"feel the best direction for my development is to transition to a new training model with the LTA supporting in the interim."
What does this mean, exactly.

[RosieBear]

Poor Emma. I don't think the coaching debacle is her doing at all, it's her dad apparently. I'm sure he has her best interests at heart but some very strange decisions. Incomprehensible that she didn't stay with Andrew Richardson - that was an option despite the rumours that he wanted to leave and coach his son. Just hope things work out for Emma soon because she's such a sweet kid as well as an amazing player.

[themass15]

Ricardo Piatti would have been a good choice but how long would it last

[JAMES4578]

Really think Emma and those around her had to give it more time, not ideal time for a change. obviously some tough losses but was likely to be challenging phase. However got to hope for best moving forward, do not think Andrew Richardson would have been in the frame long term tough.

[cazza99]

Emma through to second round in Madrid - https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61278536

[cazza99]

Emmas thoughts on coaching situation. https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61251003

[exislander]

Emma took first set v Kostyuk 6-2 and is already 2-0 in second set.

[Jane]

Emma gets the win...6-2, 6-1... well done...:cheer::cheer:

[JAMES4578]

A confident display from Emma-good to see, well done!

[Genbrit]

Well done Emma.

[david1610]

A bit late but I watched her match yesterday and was very impressed. Still early days in her career but more dominance in that match!

[Sallydaisy]

Emma currently 2-5 down to Kalinina (UKR) in the first set of their R16 match.

[exislander]

Now she is 4-1 up in set 2

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Emma out to Kalina 6-2,2-6,6-4. A bit up and down from both players but Emma unable to capitalise after coming back from 1-3 to 4-3 in 3rd. Did seem to have bit of back issue earlier mind you. Kalina though easily beat Muguruza the previous round.

[david1610]

On the whole, it is good. She has been playing at a much better level in these clay tournaments. Yes it would be good if she could go deeper but... I would rather she gets there not too quickly as she is learning how to play on the circuit. She had the amazing slam experience and now she is starting to make inroads into tournaments. Slowly surely wins the race as she gets that tour experience. Because then she will push through matches like this one as it is just a case of a few clutch points here and there and learning how to get them at the end of a hard third set. :)

[Sallydaisy]

I thought Kalinina's 'comfort' break at the end of the 2nd set unsettled Emma. She looked quite cross at times and asked the umpire for some used balls to practice serving. Kalinina came back on court to start the 3rd in fresh clothes and with a mind reset ...
These are things Emma is having to learn from and deal with - and I'm sure she will.
;)

[exislander]

I thought Kalinina's 'comfort' break at the end of the 2nd set unsettled Emma. She looked quite cross at times and asked the umpire for some used balls to practice serving. Kalinina came back on court to start the 3rd in fresh clothes and with a mind reset ...
These are things Emma is having to learn from and deal with - and I'm sure she will.
;)

I thought Emma's MTO before the second set for her back issue had more to do with her losing this match. I think Kalinina had some balls to practice serving while Emma was off court.

[RosieBear]

"Emma Raducanu hopes to inspire the next generation by taking her US Open trophy to schools across the United Kingdom.

The 'Emma Raducanu Trophy Tour' will begin in London on Monday, 9 May and finish in Edinburgh on 13 May."

Lovely news - this is how you build a legacy and inspire a generation - by reaching as many kids as possible. Well done Emma.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61338167

[RosieBear]

Nightmare first round for Emma in Rome - she's got Bianca Andreescu.

[RosieBear]

Poor Emma, another retirement. Her body is still not strong enough for the tour. Disappointing, but time is on her side. She'll get there.

[cazza99]

Interesting article on Emma's coaching.

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61464603) - Emma Raducanu's carousel of coaches and why doing 'some pretty wacky things' may pay off

[exislander]

Emma took set 1 6-3 but second to Sasnovich 6-1. Come on Emma!

[harriet]

and Sasnovich serving at 4 - 1
correction, Emma at 1 - 4

[Hawkeye]

A tired-looking Emma loses the decider 6-1.

[Jane]

:crying:

[RosieBear]

Bad luck Emma, but as I said a couple of days ago, if she didn't do anything else it was a step in the right direction to come through that tough first round - wouldn't have done a few weeks ago. She's making steady progress :thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Thought it may be well be tough ,some hopes after 1st but Emma was just outplayed in the 2nd and third. quite a few break points at 1 all in the 3rd but she was unable to capitalise.

[cazza99]

At least Emma will have more time to get her back better before the grass season.. She nearly didn't play Roland Garros because of her back.

[cazza99]

Not sure if this is true, but apparently Emma considering linking up with Jamie Delgado for grass season . But the Daily Mail is not nicknamed the Daily Fail for no reason.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-10859035/Emma-Raducanu-turns-Andy-Murrays-former-coach-Jamie-Delgado-following-French-Open-exit.html

[cazza99]

Sadly Emma had to retire from her first match at Nottingham with an abdominal problem. She had the trainer on several times during the breaks.

[RosieBear]

Poor Emma. Hope she's okay. It's always such a nervy time, with the pinnacle event just round the corner. Speedy recovery Emma.

[JAMES4578]

pity to hear of another injury but best not to take the risk. Hopefully Emma will be ok for Wimbledon.

[RosieBear]

Emma is out of Birmingham due to a side strain but expects to be fit for Eastbourne and Wimbledon.

Her team have said it's a troublesome area that flared up again but it isn't serious.

That is good news. Get fully well soon Emma!

[JAMES4578]

Somewhat disappointing with Emma going out in straight sets to Caroline Garcia in the 2nd round, however the French player was fairly strong and not the best performance from Raducanu. Obviously did not have the best preparation though , hopefully fitness will improve over the coming months.

[david1610]

She is getting a lot of advice, a lot of which is over the top (not here, but social media). She just needs to "learn her trade" and settle in for the long term career! And get world class advice on looking after her body and training - other than that, give time to time! ;)

[suttontennis]

She is getting a lot of advice, a lot of which is over the top (not here, but social media). She just needs to "learn her trade" and settle in for the long term career! And get world class advice on looking after her body and training - other than that, give time to time! ;)
The recent past has been marked by first time ladies GS winners being unable to carry this on - Ostapenko, Kenin, Andreescu all struggled with the expectation or with injuries. So it's no surprise given the circumstances of Emma's victory that less than a year on she is dealing with the same sort of thing. I think then when she stops being referred to as a current GS champion winner, stops being prime time on the show courts, is 'yesterday's news', then she can get on with being 'Emma Radacanu - tennis player'.

[suttontennis]

The recent past has been marked by first time ladies GS winners being unable to carry this on - Ostapenko, Kenin, Andreescu all struggled with the expectation or with injuries. So it's no surprise given the circumstances of Emma's victory that less than a year on she is dealing with the same sort of thing. I think then when she stops being referred to as a current GS champion winner, stops being prime time on the show courts, is 'yesterday's news', then she can get on with being 'Emma Radacanu - tennis player'.

Lets hope Rybakina copes with the fame and fortune that goes with being the next first time GS champion

[themass15]

She is a few years older than Emma

[Stell]

I went to my local Waterstones and found they didn't have a copy of Mike Dickson's book on Emma. The female employee told me, she'd heard of Emma but wasn't a tennis fan. She then asked me which round did Emma go out of during Wimbledon. I'll be able to pick the book up next week.

[cazza99]

Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jul/29/emma-raducanus-choice-of-coach-will-only-add-to-the-scrutiny) - Emma Raducanu appointing Russian coach will only add to scrutiny on her

[exislander]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62404189

Emma through to round 2.

[exislander]

Emma fought through a brutal near three hour match to win 7-6 7-6. She will play Samsonova in quarter final tomorrow.

[Sallydaisy]

Cincy R1: Emma Raducanu v Serena Williams
:jitterbug::sofa::smashed::GBflag::boogie:

[Caro]

What a blockbuster of a match! This won’t be popular but Emma has so much time … which Serena absolutely does not have … so I hope Serena takes this one :USflag:

[banskogirl]

What a blockbuster of a match! This won’t be popular but Emma has so much time … which Serena absolutely does not have … so I hope Serena takes this one :USflag:

Not popular with me Caro :rolling: I will be cheering Emma!

[exislander]

Emma won 6-4 6-0.

[JAMES4578]

Was expecting it to be much tougher though Serena still rusty, well done Emma! Has to play again today against Azarenka.

[harriet]

rather good article, Guardian, Tumaini Carayol https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/17/serena-williams-emma-raducanu-cincinatti-first-round

[exislander]

I missed the middle of this match due to a Zoom meeting but Emma progresses 6-0 6-2 beating Vika Azarenka.

[JAMES4578]

Emma totally dominated winning the first 10 games and did not let up,though had to save 2 bps in the final game-well done! Vika though was pretty much out of sorts, the 7th seed Jessica Pegula next which will be more of a challenge.

[Caro]

Another great match from Emma, beating Vika easily. Showing her USO winning form for the first time since since maybe?

[themass15]

Another great match from Emma, beating Vika easily. Showing her USO winning form for the first time since since maybe?

Hopefully, but Pegula will be a real test

[david1610]

Hopefully, but Pegula will be a real test

So Pegula wins 7-5 6-4. Playing like the top ten player she is against Emma who is a future top ten player - in terms of week in week out play. This was far more encouraging in many ways than the previous two rounds. Second only top ten match if I remember correctly and the good news is Emma showed the potential she has and what is missing (court awareness, dealing with lobs, court placement of shots e.g. when reaching a drop shot, better movement to the sides etc.) is only not there because of her development and current experience. It is incredible how good she is considering how much obvious growth there is to be made. So a defeat but a step forward in terms of experience gained. :)

[JAMES4578]

I think the media went on a bit much about Emma being back to US Open form (though obviously Pegula higher ranked than all she beat at Flushing Meadows least year) Looks like she is certainly improving but Pegula class above and making a lot more balls, still encouraging though. Might not have made much difference but would have been better if Emma had had more of a contest the last round.

[cazza99]

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62581621) - Emma Raducanu prepares to defend US Open title after Fairytale of New York

[suttontennis]

Emma beaten in first round, by Cornet. Couldn't really have got a worse match first up. Not alone though. Osaka, Kenin, Venus, Rybakina, Ostapenko, Halep, all former GS champions beaten in first round.

[Teresa]

I feel sorry for her, but this might be the best thing. She needs to go back to the lower level tournaments and properly learn her trade.

Equally she might decide that she won’t ever trump winning the U.S. Open and chose a different path.


That’s up to her.

[goldfish]

I feel quite relieved for her. Though life will never be as ‘normal’ for her as it was 12 months ago, hopefully she can resume the normal pathway for a 19 year old tennis player - if there is one. Looking forward to more wins at a lower level assuming Emma can maintain a good standard and gradually improve without so much pressure. Very tough draw.

[JAMES4578]

Whilst obviously disappointing it was one of the worst draws,perhaps though Emma can now move on and it will relieve some of the pressure, bound to play more smaller events .

[suttontennis]

I feel sorry for her, but this might be the best thing. She needs to go back to the lower level tournaments and properly learn her trade.

Equally she might decide that she won’t ever trump winning the U.S. Open and chose a different path.


That’s up to her.

You couldn't blame her. One minute she's 'up and coming', then within 6 months she's being reviled in the Daily Mail just for signing a few corporate contracts, and not winning any more tournaments. I think she needs to get her strength and conditioning sorted, and make the most of not having a falsely high ranking.
But as i mentioned earlier, there are a lot of recent women GS champions who have struggled with the expectation.

[Gary D]

She played some good stuff, better than a no.80. Cornet's on form though & brought her range of shots out.

[pabbers]

Think this is a good thing for Emma. Last year was a fairy tale now for some reality. BUT, unlike most lower ranked players, she already has the financial backing of her winnings and sponsorship to help in her quest to achieve greatness.

[Sallydaisy]

WTA SEOUL
Emma is through to the Quarter-finals and will play Magda Linette.

The following information from Steven on Twitter:-
Seoul WTA: In her 5th main tour singles QF*, no. 6 seed Emma Raducanu will take on no. 3 seed Magda Linette POL WR 51 (CH 33 in 2020).
* 1-3 in the previous 4 meetings:
W US Open 2021
L Cluj Napoca 2021, Stuttgart & Washington 2022

[exislander]

Emma playing really well has just beaten Magda Linette (who was slightly hampered by injury) 6-2 6-2.

[JAMES4578]

Glad Emma having a good run here,well done!

[Sallydaisy]

Well done Emma!
Into a Semi-Final on merit.
:thumbup:
In the semi-finals, 6th seed
EmmaRaducanu will take on top seed Jelena Ostapenko LAT WR 19 (CH 5 in 2018) - a battle between two players who have each won one slam singles title.

[Jane]

Emma just took the first set 6-4 against Ostapenko :thumbup:

[Jane]

Emma having an off-court MTO - seems to be a lower back problem:sad:

[Jane]

Play resumes with Emma serving at 2-3 in the second set.

[Jane]

Second set to Ostapenko 6-3

[Jane]

Emma retires at 0-3 down in the third set :sad: Hope her injury is not too serious

[JAMES4578]

Somewhat frustrating with another injury woe,however hopefully nothing too worrying. Still positives from the week going forward.

[Nessie]

Emma seems to get so many injuries and retirements, I hope that it isn’t a resilience issue.

[Sallydaisy]

Emma on the search for a new coach ...

Russell Fuller@russellcfuller· (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller)8m (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller/status/1579936168132476930)
It’s a shame Dmitry Tursunov has opted not to continue working with Emma Raducanu, but Jez Green - who is still with Dominic Thiem - will be guiding her physical training over the next couple of months
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/63221779

[david1610]

Emma on the search for a new coach ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/63221779

Yes and I find the appointment of Jez Green very positive and hope he can work out what she should and should not be doing at her stage of career and age in terms of fitness and training and whether that will reduce her injuries in 2023.

[cazza99]

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/63409782)- Emma Raducanu: Dmitry Tursunov says 'red flags' convinced him to end coaching trial


"I could have stuck around, I could have agreed on everything that her team proposed, but, deep down, I felt like that wasn't the right thing to do," said Tursunov, who previously helped Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka break into the world's top 10 and now works with Switzerland's Olympic champion and world number 13 Belinda Bencic.

"She's absolutely great, she's a hard worker and she doesn't think or act like she's a superstar," Tursunov said of Raducanu. "She is hungry to improve and is obsessed with tennis. It's quite a rare combination.

"So I really loved working with her, and I really wanted to make it work. It was a very difficult decision for me to walk away from a player that I like and respect.

"I felt it was going to be an interesting project. I was really hoping to find a solution to continue, but, in the end, we just couldn't agree on the terms so I had to leave."

[cazza99]

A bit more info in here.

Tennis Majors (https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/tursunov-i-wasnt-hopping-from-one-player-to-another-i-wouldnt-do-that-631908.html) - Tursunov: “I wasn’t hopping from one player to another, I wouldn’t do that”

[exislander]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-63761398

Emma receives her MBE from the King.

[Stell]

I saw Emma standing in Windsor Castle grounds on yesterday's news, holding up her MBE.

[cazza99]

Emma has a new coach - Sebastian Sachs - who coached Bencic last year. Interestingly, Tursunov who coached Emma this year is now coaching Bencic.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64005167

[Stell]

I've just seen Emma has retired injured during her second round match in Auckland against Viktoria Kuzmova. Was it her wrist again?

[exislander]

She had rolled her left ankle, had it taped, tried to continue but then retired.

[cazza99]

She had rolled her left ankle, had it taped, tried to continue but then retired.

Oh no. Poor Emma. This is what the BBC has to say about it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64171976

[Stell]

I've done that a few times in the past. But, I put a very cold flannel around the ankle to help the swelling go down and tried not to walk on it until it got a lot better.

[patmoren]

Emma going the same route as Laura Robson. Had a brilliant start then plagued with continual injuries.

[cazza99]

Emma is hoping to be fit for the Australian Open, but is taking it day by day. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64210163

[cazza99]

Emma going the same route as Laura Robson. Had a brilliant start then plagued with continual injuries.

Very different situation with Emma though - lots of different problems. Players were complaining about the condition of the courts in the wet weather in Auckland.

[david1610]

Although Emma lost today against Coco Gauff, the match made me very excited for her future.

She showed real power and shot making against somebody, all being well, she may well go up against many times in major events.
There were a lot of 10, 12, 14, 16 shot rallies where she was fine until Gauff got the ball back once again and she went wide or long.
Gauff is also a very fine athlete and you could tell Emma had not come into the tournament as prepared as she would have been after turning her ankle.

Emma needs to work on her conditioning and her durability.
But the shot making is there. No, this is not once of those "flash in a pan" stories I believe. She will get there and stay there, as long as she can remain injury free, or reasonably so.
Lots of reasons for optimism!

[JAMES4578]

Yes overall it was an encouraging performance in the circumstances though the big points went Gauff's way. The injuries have been a concern but hopefully fitter this season and all being well can find a higher level consistently at some point. Many critics on social media mind you.

[banskogirl]

I think she played well and you could see the Emma from her big win, just seemed to over hit when it mattered and she was wanting them too much.