US Open champion Raducanu parts ways with coach

Posted April 26, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has parted ways with coach Torben Beltz six months after hiring him.

The 19-year-old British player said Tuesday she's seeking 'œa new training model'ť despite rising to a career-high ranking of No. 11 this week after reaching the quarterfinals at the Stuttgart Open.

'œI want to thank Torben for his coaching, professionalism and dedication over last half a year,'ť Raducanu said in a statement. 'œHe has a huge heart and I have enjoyed our strong chemistry during the time together. I feel the best direction for my development is to transition to a new training model with the (British tennis federation) supporting in the interim.'ť

Raducanu split from coach Andrew Richardson after last year's U.S. Open - where she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title - and later hired Beltz, former coach of three-time major champion Angelique Kerber, saying she wanted someone with tour experience.

Raducanu is scheduled to play at the Madrid Open this week.

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