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Who Is Angelique Kerber’s Popular WTA Coach? Everything To Know About The Man Who Coached Emma Raducanu, Donna Vekic, And Others

Published 03/12/2024, 4:55 PM EDT

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Angelique Kerber‘s exceptional performance at the Indian Wells 2024 has completely replenished her image. While everyone is currently digging into the aspects behind her dominant form, Kerber’s coach stands to be one of the major reasons for her successful comeback after becoming a mother. But who is her current coach?

Soon after Kerber made a comeback at the United Cup this year, she was not only accompanied by her daughter’s love but was also backed by the German coach Torben Beltz. Kerber shared a long journey with Beltz starting in 2003. While there were several breaks in their partnership, the coach explored his way through the best of WTA stars, enhancing his portfolio by sharing valuable guidance with the likes of Emma Raducanu, Donna Vekic, and others.

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Although Beltz’s time with Emma Raducanu was brief, lasting only five months, his impact on her game was notable. Raducanu, who caught the attention of the whole tennis world because of her frequent coach changes, bid farewell to her partnership with Torben Beltz in just five months, mentioning that she shared a “strong chemistry during the time together”.

In contrast to his short-lived partnership with Emma Raducanu, Beltz’s collaboration with Donna Vekic lasted for a long span of three years from 2017 to 2020. This extended period marked several notable achievements in the WTA star’s career, including evident positions in various tours like the US Open and more.

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Now that the tennis star has resumed her journey with Beltz again, the coaching team has been targeted to work closely with her. While she kept herself out from the scene for a long time, her current form acts as a positive result of the efforts made by the tennis star and her famous coach Torben Beltz.

Angelique Kerber’s coach making players “better every day”

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Angelique Kerber’s current coach Torben Beltz has worked with many famous WTA stars on his journey to become a world-renowned guide. Back when the German was exposed to the queries of his approach towards training players, he mentioned, “I think it’s really important to stay positive. In tennis, every week is a new challenge and a new possibility to play good.”

Along with giving out his core perspective towards positivity, the famous coach also revealed how he manages to build trust with the players. “The player has to trust the coach, believe in the coach, believe in what I’m saying and doing with her. So I think it’s a combination,” he added. As Kerber continues her journey with the positive mindset coach, it still remains to be seen how far the preparation takes them at Indian Wells.

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