
USA Today via Reuters
Oct 8, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Emma Raducanu (GBR) reacts after losing a point to Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

USA Today via Reuters
Oct 8, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Emma Raducanu (GBR) reacts after losing a point to Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
20-year-old Emma Raducanu stunned the world when she walked away with the 2021 US Open crown. At the time, she was aged only 18, and her landmark win bagged her plenty of lucrative endorsement deals. But the 2021 US Open win seems far away, given that Raducanu’s form has been erratic at best ever since. Right now, the young Briton is recovering from several ankle and wrist surgeries, which she underwent following her sudden withdrawal from the 2023 Madrid Open. However, even as she recovers, she is seemingly not afraid of taking bold decisions. Her latest announcement revealed the departure of Sebastian Sachs, the latest coach to come in Raducanu’s firing line.
Raducanu’s inconsistent form had a lot to do with her erratic and frequent coaching changes. In the last couple of years, Raducanu worked with as many as five coaches. As it stands, the number is set to increase to six owing to Raducanu’s latest announcement.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Emma Raducanu leaves her fans perplexed yet again
Following the appointment of Sebastian Sachs, Raducanu’s fans were hopeful that there would finally be some stability in the youngster’s pro tennis career. However, Sachs, like the four coaches before him, didn’t last long. Raducanu announced the latest development in a tweet. She wrote, “I have really enjoyed Seb’s coaching and working with him. It’s unfortunate that circumstances made it unfeasible for both of us to continue right now and we have decided to part ways. I wish Seb all the best moving forwards.”
I have really enjoyed Seb’s coaching and working with him, it’s unfortunate that circumstances made it unfeasible for both of us to continue right now and we have decided to part ways. I wish Seb all the best moving forwards. 🦾 pic.twitter.com/wrewLWVDVS
— Emma Raducanu (@EmmaRaducanu) June 1, 2023
This time, her fans weren’t happy at all with Raducanu’s decision. Some even went on to ridicule her. One Twitter sarcastically suggested that Raducanu has not stuck to even one of her coaches over the last two years for more than a month.
Has this girl ever had a coach for more than a month ??????? https://t.co/w7QopoxeV1
— liv (@kokinakkis2) June 1, 2023
One user had a cynical take on the announcement, suggesting that the pattern has become all too familiar.
*acts shocked* https://t.co/KpLXVWW4Sx
— Matt Hardy (@MattHardyJourno) June 1, 2023
Another user suggested that Raducanu’s not at all serious about sticking to one coach.
Emma you’re so unserious I love it pic.twitter.com/mZCb3RoDfv https://t.co/qHuzdFgJKd
— Lucas (@FlopMerchant) June 1, 2023
One Raducanu fan seemed particularly upset. However, the fan went on to accept Raducanu’s decision and was hopeful for Raducanu’s swift return to the tennis court.
WAIT WHAT— AGAIN???? i mean…okay…but– ugh😭 anyway miss you gurl hope your recovery going well🥲🫶🏻 https://t.co/Kx12q6ECr7
— thal (@thalissuffering) June 1, 2023
Another user kept the ridicule going by suggesting that it’s hard to keep count of Raducanu’s coaches due to her hire-and-fire approach.
i stopped counting how many coaches she has changed https://t.co/PlY8UuWOTZ
— n 🐈⬛ (@ageofthegeek23) June 1, 2023
One user said that Raducanu is purposefully sabotaging her tennis career.
nah she’s doing it on purpose at this point 😂 https://t.co/qOboKCBmCl
— Ellie (@alwaysflopera) June 1, 2023
Another user pointed to Raducanu’s bad luck in recent times. However, the user stated that Raducanu is at fault for not helping herself.
As much as her luck sucks she really doesn’t help herself omg https://t.co/IQPBmgC63R
— Halep THEE dop£r (@Spllomi) June 1, 2023
One user summed Raducanu’s coaching situation up perfectly, comparing the young Briton to “a car crash”.
shes a car crash https://t.co/rNUzriDDtl
— Steven Gibson (@gibbo889) June 1, 2023
Last but not least, a user seemed baffled by Raducanu’s decision.
six coaches in two years… https://t.co/dI9N7ksEUh
— Julia Atherley (@julia_atherley) June 1, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What’s next for Raducanu?
Emma Raducanu’s fans are eagerly awaiting to find out who the 20-year-old’s next coach will be. However, owing to her eccentric hire-and-fire attitude, whoever comes in to replace Sachs will be wary. Hopefully for Raducanu, her next coaching appointment will last longer than her previous five coaches.

USA Today via Reuters
Oct 8, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Emma Raducanu (GBR) reacts after losing a point to Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Raducanu herself will be intent on recovering quickly from her surgeries. After all, the more tennis she continues to miss, the lower she slips in the WTA Tour rankings. The 20-year-old was almost certain to show up at the Madrid Open. However, following a controversial press conference, she announced her withdrawal from the tournament. In a matter of hours, she went to the hospital and underwent multiple surgeries.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story: Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova’s Unwavering Commitment to Tennis Comes to the Fore as Emma Raducanu Gets Real Advice
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT