"That process she didn't get through, she's paying now": Corretja believes Raducanu encountered price of sudden fame after US Open win
WTASaturday, 01 July 2023 at 11:30
Former world number two Alex Corretja believes that the
weight of expectations has made things tough for Britain’s Emma Raducanu.
The 20-year-old, who broke onto the scene in 2021 when she
clinched the US Open despite entering the contest through a qualifier, has
found it hard to keep the momentum going ever since.
She is currently facing a lengthy injury layoff after
undergoing surgery for a wrist injury sustained during last year which cut her
season short.
This year, she has only taken part in the Australian Open
where she suffered a second-round exit after losing to America’s Coco Gauff.
Corretja, while talking to Express exclusively, sympathises with the Toronto-born
and advised her to avoid changing coaches for quick success.
"I think what happened to her is super difficult to
digest, to deal with," said the 49-year-old. "All of a sudden, you
are a regular girl and she goes there as a qualifier [US Open in 2021] and then
she is capable to win the tournament. You have to speak to the press, people
recognise you in the street and know where you are in the world.
“It goes from zero to a thousand in a few weeks. And that
process she didn't get through, she's paying now. The understanding of everyone
looking at you, expecting you to win every match or tournament you play, it's
super difficult. When she was playing the qualifiers at 19, she was still
developing."
"I don't know exactly what [she needs] to do next, but
she needs to be committed to a team and get confidence in the people you work
with. Because if you keep on changing [coaches], they didn't get to know you
and you don't trust what they are saying because the one from five weeks ago
was better. You need to say 'these are my goals and this is what I want to do.
Let's work together for them'."
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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