"Maybe she doesn't need a full time coach" - Schett backs Raducanu for good Roland Garros
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Emma Raducanu and Torben Beltz are no longer working together, and former WTA player Barbara Schett has shared her opinion.
Raducanu has steadily found her footing at this year's clay swing. In late April, she reached the quarterfinals at the Stuttgart Open but lost to eventual champion Iga Swiatek.
The British tennis sensation has translated that form in Madrid, notching wins over Tereza Martincova and Marta Kostyuk to reach the third round. She reckons she is playing her best tennis since her stunning US Open success.
Schett has seen enough of Raducanu's skillset in the two European clay tournaments to conclude that she could be a threat at Roland Garros. The Austrian tennis pundit has sound advice for the 19-year-old regarding sustaining success.
Raducanu has had a rough time on and off the court, winning two tour-level matches before Stuttgart this year, and fired experienced coach Beltz after just five months into their professional alliance.
"I don't think people expect her to win it but she could definitely be dangerous. Grand slams are always different with the draw and stuff but the big challenge will be Wimbledon. If she can block out all the expectations and stress she's going to be a winner. It's not a sprint in tennis, it's a marathon."
Schett then talked about her split with Beltz, who is considered one of the most experienced tacticians on the WTA Tour. He helped compatriot Angelique Kerber win three Grand Slams and become the World No. 1 several years ago. The former World No. 7 argues that Raducanu might not need a full-time coach.
"It was a bit shocking to hear her split with Torben Beltz. But you never know. You have to work with somebody for a few months to see whether you fit. She's been inhaling bits of information from all the coaches and it's made her a better player. It shows in her form now."
"Maybe she is a player who doesn't need a full-time coach. Maybe she needs a hitting partner who travels with her. She's still figuring it out but it looks like she's on the right track."
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