Emma Raducanu is ready to step on the tennis court. After almost a year of struggling with injuries, it’s time for her to get back and complete what she left behind as an athlete. Just like Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal, she will also be seen playing at the Australian Open this year, adding more charm to the tournament. While the 21-year-old tennis star’s fans are excited to see the one-time Grand Slam champion back on the court, things won’t be easy for her.

Standing out at 103, Serena Williams‘ former coach recently recalled a moment to boost her confidence before the big event. Not only that, but Rennae Stubbs took a moment to visit a magical journey that the young British player once experienced on the court.

Serena Williams’ former coach’ motivates Emma Raducanu with a memory

The former British ward number 1 is currently practicing hard to get back to her good form on the tennis circuit. But to have a striking comeback, she might have to play in the Australian Open qualifiers, just like she played in the US Open qualifiers two years ago.

Recently, the Australian tennis coach added motivation to her Twitter account regarding playing the first Grand Slam tournament’s qualifiers before moving up to the main draw. She commented on a tennis update that talked about how the Grand Slam journey won’t be easy for her. Stubbs stated, “I mean I’m thinking Qs isn’t a bad idea! It worked last time! Great to have her back!”

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Williams’ former coach also mentioned how things had gone well for her two years prior, when she entered the competition as a qualifier and eventually won the title, earning her first Grand Slam victory. Not only did the Australian tennis player support Raducanu in her comeback, but the 23-time Grand Slam Champion’s childhood coach also supported the Brit to succeed.

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She was last seen playing at the Stuttgart Open around 10 months ago, in April. Since then, she has undergone a series of injuries and has undergone surgery on her wrists and ankle in the past few months. She has been recuperating since then. Before the comeback news came to light, Rick Macci put himself forward in support of the US Open champion, addressing how she can rule the court.

When Rick Macci backed Raducanu’s tennis prowess

A few months ago, in an interview with the Telegraph, the 42-year-old American tennis legend’s childhood coach shared some positive words regarding Emma Raducanu’s comeback. He said, “The good thing is she’s very young, and this a long-term process, it’s not where you start, it’s where you finish. It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out.”

Although there was a great deal of controversy surrounding the 21-year-old’s potential return to the tennis circuit, Macci offered her support beyond just her athletic career. However, he also hinted at the possibility of future collaboration.

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