Emma Raducanu 'taking a risk' with coach as Brit already eyeing 2025 goals

Raducanu splits with coach Torben Beltz after just five months

Emma Raducanu has split with her coach Torben Beltz after just five months, with the British number one saying she is "taking a risk" with the move as she eyes her long-term goals.

Raducanu, 19, enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2021 when she won the US Open as a qualifier, becoming the first British woman to win a Grand Slam title since Virginia Wade in 1977.

However, she has struggled for form and fitness since then, and has parted ways with Beltz after a disappointing run at the Australian Open, where she was knocked out in the second round.

Raducanu says she is "taking a risk" with the move

Raducanu said in a statement that she is "taking a risk" with the move, but that she believes it is the right decision for her long-term goals.

"I want to thank Torben for his guidance and support over the last five months," she said.

"He has helped me improve my game in many ways, and I am grateful for his dedication.

Brit already eyeing 2025 goals

Despite her recent struggles, Raducanu is already eyeing her long-term goals, including the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

"I am excited about what the future holds, and I believe that this is the right decision for me to achieve my goals," she said.

"I am looking forward to working with a new coach who can help me take my game to the next level.

Raducanu is yet to name a replacement for Beltz

Raducanu is yet to name a replacement for Beltz, but she is expected to do so in the coming weeks.

The British number one is currently preparing for the Indian Wells Masters, which begins on March 7.

Conclusion

Emma Raducanu is one of the most exciting young players in tennis, and she is already eyeing her long-term goals.

Her split with coach Torben Beltz is a risk, but it is one that she believes is necessary to achieve her goals.

Raducanu is expected to name a replacement for Beltz in the coming weeks, and she will be hoping that her new coach can help her take her game to the next level.