Emma Raducanu answers criticism over constant changing of coaches

Emma Raducanu has responded to the criticism she faced for frequently changing coaches. She clarified it has never been her intention or philosophy to do so, adding that she is a "very loyal person."

Raducanu has been in the spotlight for quite some time due to her controversial coaching decisions, including her split from Mark Petchey after a 10-month partnership. She also parted ways with Andrew Richardson, who guided her to historic US Open glory in 2021 as a qualifier.

The Brit didn’t stop there, having short stints with Torben Beltz, Dmitry Tursunov, and Sebastian Sachs between 2022 and 2023. However, she appears more settled now, working consistently with childhood mentor Nick Cavaday and delivering a decent performance in 2024.

"It’s never really been my interest or philosophy to chop and change coaches. I’ve never really wanted that," Emma Raducanu said at the LTA National Tennis Center.

The 22-year-old added:

"I’m a very loyal person, whether that’s with my tennis or off the court. Or with what I eat. When I find something I like, I stick to it. I eat the same thing every single day. Same salmon every single day. I like those relationships and I think in the past, unfortunately, it hasn’t always worked like this."

Emma Raducanu to kick off 2025 season at ASB Classic

Emma Raducanu will kick off the 2025 season at the ASB Classic in Auckland on December 30 as she looks to regain her former glory. While her 2024 season wasn’t her best, she still managed to achieve decent results in Nottingham, Eastbourne, and more.

Raducanu is confident in her abilities and told BBC last month that she knows she’s a "dangerous" player, adding that nobody wants to face her in the draw, something she takes pride in. She also mentioned that she’s looking forward to playing more tournaments in the upcoming season.

"My assessment is, I think sometimes I need reminding. I'm top 60 in the world and I have played less than 15 events, which is pretty unheard of, in a way," the Brit said.

"I have to pat myself on the back for that. I know I'm a dangerous player. I know no one wants to pull my name in the draw. I take pride in that, and I'm looking forward to hopefully staying on court longer next year," she added.