Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player who gained international acclaim after winning the 2021 US Open as a qualifier, becoming the first in the Open Era to do so. Born on November 13, 2002, in Toronto, Canada, she moved to the UK at a young age and turned professional in 2018.
Recently, Raducanu advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open after her opponent, McCartney Kessler, retired due to injury. Raducanu led 6-1, 3-0 at the time of the retirement. She now awaits a match against either Mirra Andreeva or Amanda Anisimova.
In a surprising turn, Raducanu parted ways with her coach, Vlado Platenik, after just 14 days and one match together. The brief collaboration ended before her victory against Sayaka Ishii at the Miami Open. Platenik cited Raducanu’s significant stress and pressure as factors influencing the decision.
For a more personal insight into Raducanu’s recent achievements, you might find this interview interesting: