"Maybe she is a player that doesn't need a full time coach" - Schett backs Raducanu for success after split with Beltz

Emma Raducanu is having a really strong run in Madrid even without a full-time coach and Barbara Schett thinks it will continue.

Emma Raducanu is playing some of the best tennis she has played all year long, she actually said it herself after the win over Kotyuk. In her mind, she is playing the best tennis since the US Open and it's hard to argue against it. Speaking about the Brit to Eurosport, Barbara Schett said:

"It was a bit shocking to hear her split with Torben Beltz. But you never know. You have to work with somebody for a few months to see whether you fit. She's been inhaling bits of information from all the coaches and it's made her a better player. It shows in her form now."

Schett then explained that maybe she doesn't even need a full-time coach but rather a hitting partner who will travel with her and be there:

"Maybe she is a player who doesn't need a full-time coach. Maybe she needs a hitting partner who travels with her. She's still figuring it out but it looks like she's on the right track"

Either way, as Schett pointed out that she is on the right track and she will be dangerous at the French Open and Wimbledon:

"I don't think people expect her to win it but she could definitely be dangerous. Grand slams are always different with the draw and stuff but the big challenge will be Wimbledon. If she can block out all the expectations and stress she's going to be a winner. It's not a sprint in tennis, it's a marathon."