Fri Oct 04 22:28:27 UTC 2024: ## Emma Raducanu’s Team Under Fire for “Mind-Blowing” Scheduling Decisions
**Seoul, South Korea** – Following her latest injury withdrawal from the Korea Open, Emma Raducanu’s slump continues to raise concerns amongst fans and experts alike. Renowned physical trainer Kieron Vorster, who has worked with top players like Dan Evans and Tim Henman, believes the 2021 US Open champion’s team may be contributing to her struggles with poor scheduling and coaching decisions.
Vorster highlights a lack of match fitness as a key factor in Raducanu’s inconsistency. “She just doesn’t play enough matches,” he said, adding that while she trains hard, “if you don’t have that match fitness, your body is not hardened and robust enough to play match after match.”
He further critiques the “abbreviated schedule,” suggesting Raducanu’s team may be surrounding her with “yes” people who fail to challenge her and encourage her to play more. “She’s a good player,” he says, “but this abbreviated schedule is just mind-blowing.”
Vorster also points out the distractions that come with traveling with a large entourage, arguing that Raducanu may be losing focus on her primary goal of playing tennis.
To remedy the situation, Vorster recommends a “six-week training block” in a warm climate with no distractions, citing Andy Murray’s dedication to intense training as an example.
With Raducanu’s 2024 season marred by injuries and poor performances, Vorster’s comments raise serious questions about her team’s strategies. Whether Raducanu can regain her form and make a comeback remains to be seen, but her team faces mounting pressure to make necessary adjustments and ensure she receives the support and guidance needed to reach her full potential.
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