Emma Raducanu has revealed that it has been a “emotional time” after a difficult year which has taken a lot of it while preparing to face the American McCartney Kessler in the third round of Miami Open on Sunday.
It has been a difficult year so far for Raducanu, who was separated from the company with coach Vladimir Plattenik after a 14-day trial before the tournament.
Her earlier partnership with Nick Cavaday ended because of the poor health of the coach, while she was then left tired of tears in court in Dubai due to the presence of a “fixed” man.
But there was no opposite reaction from world No. 60 Raducanu in Miami as she recorded a comprehensive victory over Japanese teen Sayaka was in her opening before the 22-year-old fight from the doorstep Seal its first victory against an opponent of Top-10 in eight months by beating Emma Navarro in three groups.
It will take over its non -seed player – world no. 48 McCartney Kessler – In the third round in Miami on Sunday – Live in Tenis Sky Sports.
“I don’t think some easy months have passed. I’ve had a lot of things going out and outside the court,” Raducanu revealed after her victory over Navarro.
“I think my goal is to go to a place where I feel much more determined and consistent with my surroundings. This week I have amazing people who have known me for a very long time. I feel very confident and happy and I want to fight for them too.
“It’s a really beautiful feeling. It has been quite exciting, and, you know, it’s got a lot of me. But I’m just so happy to be fighting here, and all the victories here just give me extra fuel, extra energy.”
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Raducanu says she had to strengthen through exhaustion and pain to fight the Navarro past
Starred star Kessler up next for Raducanu
Raducanu will take in the world No. 48 McCartney Kessler in the third round of Miami Open Sunday – Live on Sky Sports Tennis
Raducanu’s opponent, Kessler jumped from 217 to 67 at the end of 2024, while she secured the title of her daughter WTA in Tennis at the Land WTA 250 event in August.
The 25-year-old added her second title to Hobart International in January and ended up as a Open ATX contestant in March.
Kessler also disturbed world 3 Coco Gauff 6-4 7-5 in the second round of the WTA 1000 event in Dubai in February.
She progressed in the third round in Florida with victory against Marie Bouzkova and Linda Noskova.
Raducanu spoke with Channel About Kessler, saying, “I know she is a really tough opponent.
“I just saw the end of her match in Dubai with Coco, so you know, she is playing really well and winning many matches lately, in great shape.
“So again, it’s a match where I know I will have to be at my maximum to pass and have a chance.”
Delgado: Petchey is someone family in Raducanu
Laura Robson spoke with Jamie Delgado for Raducanu working with Mark Petchey
Before her match with last year’s Open Open semifinalist, Navarro, Raducanu was seen hitting Mark Petchey. The former Andy Murray coach was also in her box for the collision.
Jamie Delgado, who is currently training the former Bound 3 Grigor Dimitrov, spoke about the Raducanu training situation.
She is being assisted by Mentor Jane O’Donoghue and Lawn Tenis Association of Colin Beecher Association in Miami after finishing her period of trial with experienced Slovakian Plattenik.
Mark Petchey Trainoi Andy Murray during the first stages of his career
Delgado said Tennis: “It’s never the best time to change a coach or change a configuration during a tournament. You want in the off -season season, so you can get to know the person little, but it has not worked with Vladimir Platenik, the last two weeks and Mark is at least someone known for it. He has helped her a few times when she was younger to him, to take any shape.
“She has people around her she likes, she trusts, and she has played a very good tennis with these people around her before, in order to spread faith. I’m sure I got the first match she has had a great elevator the last two days.”
Speaking about what Raducanu will look for in a coach, Delgado added: “She will be behind someone with that consistency and familiarity in the long run. I don’t know what Mark’s commitments are with TV, he is definitely busy. Something has worked for her in the past and in the short term, it can help him this week.”
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