Emma Raducanu reveals she draws inspiration from the Royal Family on handling criticism. Since her remarkable victory at the US Open in 2021 at just 18 years old, Raducanu has been under intense scrutiny, balancing immense opportunities with harsh judgment. The attention on her personal life, injuries, and career choices has at times been challenging for the young tennis star.
Her recent decision to withdraw from mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 2024 alongside Andy Murray stirred controversy, while rumors of a romantic involvement with Carlos Alcaraz overshadowed the tennis matches at SW19 this year. Additionally, Raducanu’s frequent changes in coaching staff, with Francisco Roig being the latest addition, have been a topic of discussion.
Despite criticism over her coaching changes, Raducanu maintains that she is clear about her preferences and does not dwell on negative comments. She emphasized that several coaching transitions were trials or special circumstances, not permanent changes. Raducanu’s approach is inspired by the Royal Family’s ethos of “never complain, never explain.”
Throughout her career, Raducanu has collaborated with various coaches such as Mark Petchey, Nigel Sears, Andrew Richardson, Torben Beltz, Dmitry Tursunov, Sebastian Sachs, and Vladimir Platenik. Currently preparing for the US Open with Roig, a former mentor of Rafael Nadal, Raducanu remains focused on her game and tries to disregard the constant speculation surrounding her personal life.
Acknowledging the public’s curiosity, Raducanu keeps her private life separate and refrains from engaging with gossip. She prioritizes maintaining her privacy amidst the media attention, emphasizing that tennis results are more significant than personal matters to her.
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